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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Western Leaders Condemn Putin's Election Win as Illegitimate"

Russian President Vladimir Putin secured another term through a sham election, with the main opposition leader Alexei Navalny dying in prison just in time for the big show. State media coverage featured jubilant proclamations alongside violent threats to any opponents of Putin's regime, both foreign and domestic. The celebration of Putin's re-election was accompanied by gruesome imagery and threatening messaging, reminiscent of North Korea's theatrical celebrations, with extreme excitement and claims that even nature is celebrating Putin's victory.

via The Daily Beast|

#opposition-crackdown #politics #propaganda

world-politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Putin's Landslide Victory: What's Next for Russia?"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to win the country's presidential election with an estimated 88% of the vote, amid allegations of attacks by Ukraine and criticism from international observers. The election, which lacked serious opposition candidates, has sparked protests and arrests across Russia. Putin's victory would make him Russia's longest-serving leader, but has drawn condemnation from the US and Germany, while supporters of opposition figure Alexei Navalny have called for protests. Putin also warned of a potential conflict with NATO, while a concert in Moscow is expected to celebrate his victory and mark 10 years since Russia's annexation of Crimea.

via DW (English)|

#international-reactions #navalny #russian-election

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Victory Assured: Russian Election Live Updates"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure another six-year term despite token challenges from two politicians and opposition protests fueled by the suspicious death of their leader, Alexei Navalny. Voter turnout has exceeded 70%, with long lines forming in support of the "Noon Against Putin" protest. At least 75 people were arrested in 17 Russian cities for protesting the election, and some Russians living abroad joined the protest by lining up outside Russian embassies around the world. Exiled businessman and opposition activist Mikhail Khodorkovsky called the election fraudulent and urged Western democracies not to recognize it, while armed Ukrainian drones targeted Russian regions, including Moscow, on election day.

via USA TODAY|

#international-response #opposition-protest #politics

international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"Russian Opposition Groups Launch Cross-Border Raids into Russia"

Pro-Ukrainian forces, including anti-Putin Russian militias, have staged cross-border raids into Russian territory, temporarily seizing a village in the Kursk region. The incursions are seen as an attempt to influence the Russian presidential election and demonstrate an alternative to Putin's leadership. While these raids may bolster Putin's image as a defender of Russia, they also serve as part of Ukraine's diversion strategy to push Moscow to allocate resources for defending entry points into Russian territory.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#anti-putin-forces #cross-border-raids #international-relations

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: Ukraine's Provocations and Russia's Response"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing challenges in the ongoing war in Ukraine just days before the country's election, which is expected to result in his remaining in power until at least 2030. The week has been tumultuous for Putin, with over 60 Ukrainian drones attacking Russian targets, including a Federal Security Service building and oil refineries. Russian defectors also launched incursions on Russian soil, and Russian oil production is down by as much as 10 percent. Additionally, Moscow's military has lost prized aircraft. The developments come ahead of Russia's presidential election, which has historically been marred by manipulation and opposition suppression. Putin accused Ukraine of interfering with the elections, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended the attacks as retaliation for Russian actions in Ukraine.

via Newsweek|

#drone-attacks #russia-ukraine-war #russian-election

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Opposition Candidate Challenges Putin in Russian Election Bid"

Russian presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin has submitted over 100,000 signatures to register as a candidate in the upcoming election, with the Central Election Commission set to decide within 10 days. Nadezhdin, the only anti-war candidate, has garnered significant support, with his call to end the war in Ukraine energizing the Russian opposition. Despite the widely expected victory of incumbent President Putin, Nadezhdin's bid has drawn attention and support from figures such as Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

via DW (English)|

#boris-nadezhdin #central-election-commission #opposition