In the upcoming Russian presidential election scheduled for March 15-17, 2024, President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure another six-year term, with predictions of an 82% vote in his favor and a 71% turnout. This election, described as lacking genuine opposition, is anticipated to further consolidate Putin's control over Russia until at least 2030. The government's crackdown on dissent has intensified, with reports of over 1,143 individuals jailed for opposing views. Among the detainees are a radio enthusiast sentenced to three years for spreading 'false information' and a resident from St. Petersburg. Additionally, the Russian government is planning significant tax increases post-election to fund Putin's military endeavors, including the invasion of Ukraine. Proposed tax hikes include raising the income tax for high earners from 15% to 20% and the profit tax for businesses from 20% to 25%, expected to generate an additional $27.5 billion in revenue, 30% of which is earmarked for military expenditure. Putin also plans to raise another £214.5 billion (2.5 trillion rubles) of income tax from Russians for war funding and has pledged over $126 billion in public spending.
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PUTIN PLEDGES OVER $126 BILLION IN PUBLIC SPENDING AS ELECTION LOOMS (Reuters) President Vladimir Putin is set to extend his 24 years as Russia's paramount ruler in an election on March 15-17 and has promised more than 11.5 trillion rubles ($126.5 billion) in infrastructure and… https://t.co/EPrQ8lJyST
Millions expected to cast votes in Russia’s new regions during presidential election https://t.co/jBokOSmKUd
Putin could win over 80% of vote – poll Turnout for the upcoming presidential election in Russia is expected to top 70%, according to a new study https://t.co/AO20oSzCtR https://t.co/eVQisBSpgg
Russia is weighing options for big tax increases after this week's election, in order to fund Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine https://t.co/P5erQzrTLf via @bpolitics
#Russia is holding a presidential election from that is set to hand President #VladimirPutin another six-year mandate despite the tumult triggered by Russia’s campaign in #Ukraine. Here are five things to know about the vote: https://t.co/h84aCyVGbQ
Illegal early voting for Russian presidential election commences in occupied Luhansk Oblast https://t.co/xgEX0cc2wY
Russia is weighing options for big tax increases after this week's election, in order to fund Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine https://t.co/mwEHjunEfc
Try to contain your shock: the Russian govt reportedly plans to raise personal income & corporate profit taxes after Putin’s re-coronation. The hikes would supposedly bring in an extra $27.5 billion, 30% of which would go to the military. https://t.co/mXiGXxg26Z
Russia is weighing options for big tax increases after next week's election, in order to fund Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine https://t.co/a6aPXfFSdw
The results of the March 15–17 vote are not in doubt, so what’s at stake for President Vladimir Putin in this election? CFR expert Thomas Graham explains: https://t.co/mRUeZrrAjb
NEW: Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition https://t.co/tqkRDhAm7J
⚠️ FACTBOX-PUTIN PLEDGES OVER $126 BILLION IN PUBLIC SPENDING AS ELECTION LOOMS Full Story → https://t.co/JSISJECT20 President Vladimir Putin is set to extend his 24 years as Russia's paramount ruler in an election on March 15-17 and has promised more than 11.5 trillion… https://t.co/Apupc2RcV7
In #Russia, the government is reportedly planning to increase #tax rates. Income tax for the highest earners will rise from 15% to 20%, and profit tax for businesses/companies will rise from 20% to 25%. https://t.co/VqKCDBfPEb
After "elections", Putin wants to raise another £214,5 billion (2.5 trillion rubles) of income tax from Russians to fund his war. The calculation was provided by the "Vazhnyie Istorii" online edition. https://t.co/liE0zbmwBx
⚠️ EXPLAINER-RUSSIA'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: THE WHO, WHAT AND WHEN? Full Story → https://t.co/0tLwfGnmXl Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development. That will give the longest… https://t.co/PG5BN4402z
Russian “pollsters” with traditional predictions (aka initial Kremlin targets) of vote for Putin (82pc) and turnout (71pc). From now on in it usually becomes a game for regional authorities to trip over themselves in displays of loyalty to return at least the said numbers. https://t.co/MgQJ3OewFi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no doubt he will secure another term in Russia's election. The vote that leaves him in suspense will occur eight months later in the United States. https://t.co/KEe3YhgLhh
Putin set for coronation in election with no opposition. In power as president or prime minister since the final day of 1999, Putin has quashed opposition and dissent, exerting a level of domestic control that ensures the result is in no doubt https://t.co/zT0nRkVB4p https://t.co/3H3RmQAWxL
Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition https://t.co/J9Wke6RxRI
This week’s election in Russia is expected to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030. https://t.co/sWa06coYXy
This week's election in Russia is expected to cement President Vladimir Putin's grip on power until at least 2030. https://t.co/2IZ7mIrXAQ https://t.co/chTXO58vHg
What to know about Russia’s presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year term https://t.co/fitbzt5Mi1
🇷🇺PUTIN'S CRACKDOWN REACHES ORDINARY RUSSIANS Putin's sweeping repression, reminiscent of the Soviet era, now targets ordinary Russians, with over 1,143 jailed for dissent. Among them, a radio enthusiast serving three years for "false information" and a St. Petersburg resident… https://t.co/SxaROXKWac
Ordinary Russians feel Putin’s vicious dissent crackdown as he seeks another 6-year term: ‘Should not happen’ https://t.co/0eNB8225Yj https://t.co/SWkoWMNnij