Russians urged to disrupt final day of Vladimir Putin's presidential election
Critics are calling for protests at Russian polling stations against Putin's guaranteed hardline presidential election win.
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow urges protesters to overwhelm polling stations by spoiling ballots or voting for candidates other than Putin. [ more ]
US students blast cancellation of commencements: A slap in the face'
Class of 2024 faces muted celebrations due to scaled-back or cancelled commencement ceremonies, with some attributing these decisions to security concerns and potential dissent. [ more ]
The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises
France is facing multiple political crises as the Paris Olympics approach, with dissenters using the event as a platform for their grievances. [ more ]
Russia's military wives emerge as wild card to Putin's triumphal mood
RIGA, Latvia - The loved ones of the drafted Russian soldiers forced to fight in Ukraine indefinitely have tried everything: They appealed to the Defense Ministry, wrote letters to President Vladimir Putin, met with many officials and even protested publicly.