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“Ballot Box Riot”: Budanov Says Record Number of Spoiled Ballots During Russian Elections
The chief of Ukrainian military intelligence said “the so-called elections” in Russia “are illegitimate” and “any results announced by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) will be fake.”
March 18, 2024
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Russia Hails 'Record' Win for Putin in Vote With no Opposition
The Kremlin has presented the weekend election -- marred by ballot spoilers and Ukrainian bombardments of border regions -- as proof Russians were behind Putin's assault on Ukraine.
March 18, 2024
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Western Leaders Dismiss Putin's 'Illegal' Poll Victory
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.
March 18, 2024
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Thousands of Russians Abroad Gather in 'Noon Against Putin' Protest
In various cities including Paris, Berlin, and The Hague, Russians formed lengthy lines outside embassies, some brandishing anti-Kremlin signs or donning the colors of the Russian opposition.
March 18, 2024
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Putin Vows 'Russia Cannot be Held Back' in Victory Speech
With 99 percent of voting stations having submitted results, Putin had secured 87.33 percent of all votes cast, government election data showed, according to state news agency RIA.
March 18, 2024
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‘There Is No Evil He Would Not Do For Power’ – War in Ukraine Update for March 18
Air Force destroys 14 Shaheds over Odesa; Russians capture village west of Avdiivka; Missiles rain down on Mykolaiv; Putin polling at 88% in exit interviews; Invading forces keep failing on left bank
March 17, 2024
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Putin’s Opposition: Dead, Jailed or Exiled
A litany of assassinations and arrests has quashed hopes for a peaceful handover of power in Russia. Now underground partisans and exiles are key to ending Putin’s dictatorship.
March 17, 2024
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Putin Will Lead Until 'End of His Natural Life': Activist
Former KGB agent Putin has been in power as president or prime minister since 1999 and is casting the election as a show of loyalty and support for his military assault on Ukraine.
March 16, 2024
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
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