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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…

Exiled Russians who have fled to France since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have few illusions about the outcome of Russia's presidential election. Voting began this Friday, with the main aim being to ensure a high turnout, rather than deciding on Vladimir Putin's re-election, which is a certainty. The vote…

U.N. report uncovers widespread torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces, raising concerns of potential war crimes and civilian suffering.

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

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.

Day of mourning declared following devastating attack on Ukrainian port city; Bridget A Brink says ‘cruel attack’ shows Russia ‘will not stop’

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

Russian presidential elections: Putin's power, challenges to rule, and future of democracy in Russia.

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.