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-Analysis- PARIS — In two days’ time, the Russians will be called to the polls, for a presidential election without suspense, with Vladimir Putin set to confirm his hold as the country’s leader for another six years. It is in this particular, highly symbolic context — and Putin loves symbols — that Ukraine has chosen to strike on Russian territory. Stay up-to-date with the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, with our exclusive international coverage. Sign up to our free daily newsletter. It’s certainly not the first time, and last year a Ukrainian drone was even shot down over the Kremlin in Mos…

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