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Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.

France 24

Vladimir Putin’s victory all but certain as Russians head to the polls

Longtime Russian leader faces no meaningful opposition after death in Arctic penal colony of Alexei Navalny

The Guardian - UK

Meeting some of the journalists forced to flee Russia's media crackdown

As Russia holds a presidential election, some of the most reliable information on the country is being reported from beyond its borders. After launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine just over two years ago, the Kremlin launched a media crackdown so severe that independent journalists were forced to either stop…

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Russian Election: Putin Expected To Secure Fifth Term

Russians participate in a predetermined election where Putin is expected to secure his fifth term amidst skepticism and lack of genuine opposition.

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What to know about Russia's election, sure to hand Putin another term

Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.

WEKU

As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics

Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.

Al Jazeera

Polls Open In Russian Vote To Extend Putin's Reign

In power as president or prime minister since the final day of 1999, the former KGB agent is casting the election as a show of Russians' loyalty and support for his military assault on Ukraine, now in its third year.

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Russian Presidential Election: Putin Expected To Win Fifth Term

Learn about the ongoing Russian presidential election, Putin's dominance, and opposition challenges.

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A forever war, more repression, Putin for life? Russia’s bleak post-election outlook

The president will use his inevitable win in the polls as a mandate for continuing the assault on Ukraine and going after domestic ‘elites’

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces fending off attacks by pro-Kyiv fighters

National guard says it is fighting off the attacks from exiled Russian forces; Moscow believed to have jammed British defence minister’s satellite signal on aircraft. What we know on day 751

The Guardian - AU

Macron warns Europe that Putin won't stop with Ukraine and urges strong response

French President Emmanuel Macron called President Vladimir Putin's Russia an adversary that would not stop in Ukraine if it defeated Kyiv's troops in the two-year-old conflict, urging Europeans to not be "weak" and to get ready to respond.

Radio France Internationale

Russian Special Services Blamed For Attack On Anti-Corruption Activist

Lithuanian officials blame Russia for attack on Leonid Volkov, raising concerns over political terrorism and threats to dissenters in Russian civil society.

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Attack on Alexei Navalny ally was work of Russian special services, says Lithuania counter-intelligence

An assailant reportedly sprayed tear gas in Leonid Volkov’s eyes before attacking him with a hammer outside his home

Evening Standard

Ukraine Launches Attacks On Russia Amid Election Tensions

Recent tensions escalate as Ukraine targets Russian border regions, Putin emphasizes election importance. Conflict dynamics shift, raising concerns about R...

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Al Jazeera

‘Do I vote? Hell no’: Russia heads to predictable presidential election

Putin is all but certain to win, but some refuse to engage in the political process as others plan protest votes.

International Business Times

Putin Urges Russians To Back Him At Polls In 'Difficult' Time

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged Russians to stay the course in the face of a "difficult period", hours before polls open in a vote set to extend his hardline rule.

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s guide to rigging an election: inside the 15 March Guardian Weekly

Inside the Russian president’s $1bn power machine. Plus: how Covid changed politics

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Putin Warns U.S. Against Sending Troops To Ukraine

Russian President Putin warns against U.S. intervention in Ukraine amid nuclear threats and escalating tensions, raising concerns about regional stability.

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The Guardian - UK

Lithuania blames Putin for Vilnius hammer attack on Navalny aide

Baltic country’s state security says assault on Leonid Volkov was probably to stop Russian opposition influencing election

The Guardian - UK

The pope wants Ukraine to surrender. That would give Russia a green light for endless war

Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Russia reportedly fires navy chief after Ukraine’s attacks on Black Sea fleet

Apparent sacking of Adm Nikolai Yevmenov highlights fallout over Kyiv’s ability to sink Russian warships

International Business Times

Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons 'More Advanced' Than In US

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded Moscow's nuclear arsenal and warned that he was ready to deploy the weapons if Russia's sovereignty was threatened.

Evening Standard

Alexei Navalny ally attacked with hammer and tear gas in Lithuania

Leonid Volkov used to be in charge of Mr Navalny's regional offices and election campaigns

WEKU

The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania

A Navalny spokesperson said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer in Lithuania's capital.

Al Jazeera

Lithuania points finger at Russia for attack on Navalny aide

Baltic nation’s president tells Kremlin chief: ‘No one is afraid of you here.’

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