Edmundo Gonzalez, likely winner of Venezuela election, flees to SpainEdmundo González fled Venezuela after facing pressure and an arrest warrant, seeking asylum in Spain amidst escalating political repression.
Russia goes to the polls in elections tailored to guarantee Putin power until 2030Putin faces limited opposition in Russian electionUse of internet voting and absence of OSCE observers in Russian electionTight control by Kremlin over candidate selection
With dissent struck down, Putin feels increasingly strongPutin strengthens power through repression and eliminating oppositionUS support for Ukraine shaken by potential return of Trump to White House
Russia goes to the polls in elections tailored to guarantee Putin power until 2030Putin faces limited opposition in Russian electionUse of internet voting and absence of OSCE observers in Russian electionTight control by Kremlin over candidate selection
With dissent struck down, Putin feels increasingly strongPutin strengthens power through repression and eliminating oppositionUS support for Ukraine shaken by potential return of Trump to White House