"Protests Erupt as Putin Extends Rule in Russian Elections"
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Protests erupted at polling stations in Russia on the final day of voting, as supporters of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny called for a show of opposition support. Lines grew rapidly at some polling stations, with reports of protests in several cities and even outside Russian embassies in Berlin and London. Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, called for simultaneous protests against Putin's expected reelection, while voting has seen acts of civil disobedience and numerous detentions. Putin is almost certain to win a fifth term, extending his rule until at least 2030, with the potential to stay in power until 2036.
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