While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization.
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Little Suspense Over Russian Vote. What Comes Next Is Less Certain.
While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization.
Rebellious Russians Attack From Ukraine, Coinciding with Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The surprise attacks, timed to Russia’s election, are meant to undermine the sense of stability in Russia and divert the country’s military resources from Ukraine.
16 Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Odesa, Ukraine Says
Two missiles hit the same spot, Ukrainian authorities said, killing some rescuers who had responded to the first attack.
As Putin Pitches His Vision, Voters Avert Their Gaze From the War
Vladimir V. Putin, casting himself as the only leader able to end the war in Ukraine, is all but assured another term in a rubber-stamp election this weekend.
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for Putin
Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified online censorship using techniques pioneered by China.
Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status as an Ally, U.S. Diplomat Says
The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance and opposition to supporting Ukraine.
Russia’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know
The presidential vote in Russia begins on Friday and lasts through Sunday, and although it features the trappings of a horse race, it is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.
What to Know About Putin and Russia’s Presidential Vote
The presidential vote in Russia begins on Friday and lasts through Sunday, and although it features the trappings of a horse race, it is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.
E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List
Yandex’s co-founder, Arkady Volozh, received rare sanctions relief after condemning Russia’s war and severing ties to the country.