Russian elections

2024 - 3 - 17

Russian Election Drama: Protests, Coercion, and Putin's Power

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Dive into the chaos of the Russian elections with protests, coercion, and power struggles. From dye in ballot boxes to voting at gunpoint, the drama unfolds in Russia.

In the midst of the Russian elections, citizens have taken to the streets to express their discontent with the political process. Acts of protest, including pouring dye into ballot boxes and attempts at arson, highlight the dissatisfaction among the Russian population as President Vladimir Putin aims for another term in office. Meanwhile, in occupied Ukrainian regions, reports emerge of Ukrainians being coerced to vote at gunpoint, further deepening the turmoil surrounding the election. The tension escalates as the election turnout exceeds 51%, with the Election Commission noting a relatively peaceful campaign in Moscow.

The border city of Belgorod witnesses heightened attacks attributed to Ukraine, adding to the fraught atmosphere surrounding the elections. Simultaneously, a video released by the Kremlin shows Putin 'voting' online, underscoring the orchestrated nature of the election process. Despite the controversies, voting in occupied Ukraine continues under duress, as Russian forces pressure residents to participate in the election, solidifying Putin's grip on power.

Ending on an intriguing note, the Russian election showcases the blend of democracy and authoritarian tactics, reflecting the complexities of Russian politics. The dramatic events surrounding the election underscore the challenges of maintaining legitimacy in a political landscape marred by coercion and unrest.

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Russia election: Russians cast ballots on Day 2 (The Associated Press)

Voters across Russia cast ballots on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin.

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How Russians are protesting the election (NBC News)

Russian citizens poured dye into ballot boxes, lit explosives and attempted arson in sporadic acts of protest during a presidential election guaranteed to ...

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At gunpoint, Ukrainians in occupied regions vote in Russia's election (Aljazeera.com)

Ukrainians and a rights group say people are being coerced to vote by their occupiers in election dismissed as a sham.

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Russian election turnout exceeds 51%: Election Commission (Al Mayadeen English)

Chairwoman Olga Kirillova from the Moscow City Election Commission expressed that the campaign is proceeding "quite peacefully."

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Drones, tension and votes in plain sight in Russian elections without ... (EL PAรS in English)

Residents of the Russian border city of Belgorod report an unprecedented intensity of attacks attributed to Ukraine. In Kursk, support for the president is ...

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Putin shown 'voting' in sham Russian election in new video released ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Vladimir Putin is shown appearing to vote online in the Russian election, in a new video released by the Kremlin. Russian authorities have been promoting ...

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For Putin's election in occupied Ukraine, voting is forced at gunpoint (The Washington Post)

Russian soldiers are pressuring people to vote in occupied Ukraine as Vladimir Putin seeks to cement his illegal annexations and create a facade of ...

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Russia's Presidential Election 2024 Live: Voting begins in Moscow ... (Reuters)

Russia enters the final day of its presidential election on March 17. President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring unexpected developments.

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Ukraine appeals to citizens under Russian occupation to ignore ... (CNN)

A woman casts her vote at a mobile ballot box during the Russian presidential election, in the basement of a destroyed apartment building in Avdiivka, in the ...

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Russians urged to disrupt final day of Vladimir Putin's presidential ... (The Guardian)

Voters told to swamp polling stations all at once and spoil ballots, after two days of dye attacks, fires and Ukrainian cross-border strikes.

Voter turnout in 2024 Russian presidential election exceeds 55 ... (Anadolu Agency)

1st results of Russian presidential election are expected on Sunday after 09:00 p.m. Moscow time, says Russian Central Election Commission - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Russian Elections 2024: Vladimir Putin inches closer to become ... (Livemint)

Russian Elections 2024: The voting, which started on Friday witnessed occasional signs of protests as some voters vandalized the ballot box in various ...

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Russians Vote On Final Day Of Presidential Election As Potential ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

A possible noon showdown looms between the authorities and protesters as Russians head to the polls for the final day of voting in a presidential election ...

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Russia elections: Vladimir Putin seeks fifth term in tightly-controlled ... (BBC News)

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.

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What Russians are being told about Putin's re-election (BBC News)

It was at a grand military awards ceremony last December that Vladimir Putin told the Russian public he would stand for the presidency for a fifth time.

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Russian Elections Expected to Extend Putin's Rule, Despite Some ... (Voice of America)

Scores of people turn up at polling stations across country to engage in what anti-Kremlin opposition says is symbolic protest of Putin's reelection.

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Russia sees polling station protests as Putin set to extend long rule (CNN)

Russia saw protests at polling stations on Sunday on the final day of voting in an election set to extend Russian President Vladmir Putin's long hold on ...

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Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc ... (ABC News)

Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia's presidency has tightened after early results in an election, many claim was rigged, indicated he'd win almost 90 per cent ...

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Russia elections: Protesters arrested on final day of vote set to give ... (BBC News)

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.

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Putin wins Russia election in landslide with record turnout, early ... (Reuters)

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power though ...

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Russia election: Russians cast their votes on final day (The Associated Press)

Russians crowded outside polling stations at midday on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against ...

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Statement of MFA on the Presidential Elections in the Russian ... (MZV)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic insists that the presidential elections held in Russia from 15th to 17th March 2024 were not conducted in a ...

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