Vladimir Putin is on the verge of securing a fifth term as Russia's president in a Kremlin-backed election that has been widely criticized for being heavily controlled by the Kremlin and exposing the limits of economic weapons not backed by hard power. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine now in its third year, the election comes at a time when Russia is experiencing significant international isolation and domestic challenges, including casualties in Ukraine. The election, set to extend Putin's rule by another six years, has been marked by efforts to ensure a landslide victory for Putin, amid reports of stifled dissent and the sidelining of opposition figures through imprisonment, exile, or more drastic measures. Polling stations have opened across Russia, including in the easternmost regions of Chukotka and Kamchatka, with Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov becoming the first regional head to cast his vote. The election process is scheduled to last for three days, with early and postal voting having already commenced prior to the official opening of the polls.
Putin looks to secure 5th term as president as Russians head to the polls https://t.co/YJkCILPswj
Russians Head to Polls in a Vote Set to Extend Putin’s Rule. His Foes are in Jail, in Exile or Dead https://t.co/JAXUUVSWLV https://t.co/WmUbcJn7cf
Voting begins in Russia for a three-day presidential election today, March 15. The polling began from the country’s easternmost regions, Chukotka and Kamchatka this morning. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov became the first regional head to cast his vote. Voting is set to… https://t.co/fPHVuJ1z9h
#Russia is all set to vote from today for their next President. The polls will be open for next 3 days, though early and postal voting has already begun. President #VladimirPutin has appealed to people of his country to exercise their right to vote.
Russia begins voting today in an election set to prolong President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years, reports AFP News Agency.
Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin’s rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead https://t.co/diZGFc7WFF
Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead https://t.co/ChGdDQ0dV8
🇷🇺 ELECTION 2024: VOTING BEGINS IN RUSSIA Polling stations for the 2024 presidential election have reportedly opened in Russia's easternmost territories, Kamchatka and Chukotka. Source: Sputnik https://t.co/koxt2sBZIz https://t.co/VNcVgo5qL9
BREAKING: Polls opened in Russia's presidential election
The first polls open in the Russian presidential election that’s all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule after he stifled dissent. https://t.co/VRV60O19wN
First polls open in Russian presidential election that's all but certain to extend Putin's rule after he stifled dissent, reports AP
First polls open in Russian presidential election that’s all but certain to extend Putin’s rule after he stifled dissent #cgtnamerica
BREAKING - Polls open in Russia’s Far East for presidential election https://t.co/y9pZWaRPz6 https://t.co/30nhMXA2lo
Putin Will Win Russia’s Election, But What Comes Next? Joshua Tucker discusses how Russians will grapple with another six years of Putinism. Read: https://t.co/0on87vvGXG https://t.co/htrb37yVOE
Putin sails into a fifth term with a Kremlin-backed election, exposing the limits of economic weapons not backed by hard power https://t.co/Q135lb1Tyl
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations https://t.co/kb2hPqq6af https://t.co/ts5j7aTqpN
Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week's presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine in a war grinding through its third year and his country is more isolated than ever from the rest of the world. https://t.co/ApBzoGZF3b
Putin is preparing to gain a fifth term in an election that’s tightly controlled by the Kremlin. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine now in its third year, officials are working to ensure him a landslide win. Set a reminder for #ThePoliticsSpace ⏰ https://t.co/7Rt8eluuys