Friday BriefingPutin is likely to win the presidential election in Russia with overwhelming support.The election is seen as a ritual to bestow legitimacy on Putin's rule and portray public support for the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine ramps up border attacks as Putin urges Russians to vote in presidential electionPutin urges Russians to vote for him amidst Russia-Ukraine conflictPutin set to extend rule by six years in upcoming election despite lack of genuine competitors
Russia election: Putin claims landslide victory DW 03/17/2024Putin poised to win election with 88% of the vote, no real opposition.Ukraine attacks marred election as Zelenskyy criticizes Putin as a power-hungry dictator.
Putin strengthens power after Russia's farce election: We have grandiose plans'Putin commented on Navalny's death as 'That's life,' showing indifference.Putin claimed a landslide victory in an election void of real opposition, emphasizing public support for his plans.
Russia election: Putin wins with 88% support, exit poll says DW 03/17/2024Putin wins Russian presidential election with 88% of the voteElection criticized for lack of real opposition candidates and international observers
Putin vows Russia cannot be 'intimidated' in election day victory speechPutin claims no intimidation or suppression will work against Russia under his leadership.Putin secures a record victory in the election with 87% of votes amid lack of genuine competition.
Friday BriefingPutin is likely to win the presidential election in Russia with overwhelming support.The election is seen as a ritual to bestow legitimacy on Putin's rule and portray public support for the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine ramps up border attacks as Putin urges Russians to vote in presidential electionPutin urges Russians to vote for him amidst Russia-Ukraine conflictPutin set to extend rule by six years in upcoming election despite lack of genuine competitors
Russia election: Putin claims landslide victory DW 03/17/2024Putin poised to win election with 88% of the vote, no real opposition.Ukraine attacks marred election as Zelenskyy criticizes Putin as a power-hungry dictator.
Putin strengthens power after Russia's farce election: We have grandiose plans'Putin commented on Navalny's death as 'That's life,' showing indifference.Putin claimed a landslide victory in an election void of real opposition, emphasizing public support for his plans.
Russia election: Putin wins with 88% support, exit poll says DW 03/17/2024Putin wins Russian presidential election with 88% of the voteElection criticized for lack of real opposition candidates and international observers
Putin vows Russia cannot be 'intimidated' in election day victory speechPutin claims no intimidation or suppression will work against Russia under his leadership.Putin secures a record victory in the election with 87% of votes amid lack of genuine competition.
Russia-Ukraine war live: west criticises Putin's election win as another breach of international law'Western leaders denounce Russian election as sham with no free fair elections or independent monitoring.
Putin claims a new six-year term in vote condemned as not free or fairRussian presidential election deemed unfair and fraudulentPutin secures new term amidst criticism
Putin's election victory hailed by allies, decried by West DW 03/18/2024Putin claimed a 'record' victory with 97% of the vote and 77% turnout.International leaders, including Xi Jinping and Ebrahim Raisi, congratulated Putin on his 'decisive' win.
Russia-Ukraine war live: west criticises Putin's election win as another breach of international law'Western leaders denounce Russian election as sham with no free fair elections or independent monitoring.
Putin claims a new six-year term in vote condemned as not free or fairRussian presidential election deemed unfair and fraudulentPutin secures new term amidst criticism
Putin's election victory hailed by allies, decried by West DW 03/18/2024Putin claimed a 'record' victory with 97% of the vote and 77% turnout.International leaders, including Xi Jinping and Ebrahim Raisi, congratulated Putin on his 'decisive' win.
With Russian opposition exiled, Berlin becomes center of anti-Putin protestGenerational divide on Putin support evident in Russian election in BerlinYounger Russians criticize Putin supporters for lack of substantial arguments
Putin wins what Russia claims was an "election" for its presidencyPutin won 87.97% of votes in a highly controlled election with limited opposition candidates.Russia's elections operate with inflated voter turnouts and manipulated figures to project a veneer of legitimacy.
Russians protest Putin's forever rule with long lines at polling stationsVoters lined up against Putin in protestNavalny's call for action led to symbolic protests
Russians cast ballots on second day of electionsRussians vote in election extending Putin's ruleElection marked by crackdown on dissent and war narrative