However, critics say that Putin
didn't have any credible opposition,
and free speech against him was stifled.
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports.
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For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports.
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Independent media outlets
have also been shuttered.
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The elections took place in an
ever-shrinking political space, which
has resulted in an alarming increase
of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
... and precluded many candidates
from running, including all those opposed to
Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived
Russian voters of a real choice and heavily
limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
The United States referred to the
vote as "neither free nor fair," while
Germany called it a "pseudo-election.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.".
Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.
After the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, his wife Yulia has vowed to continue his work. Now, a Russian arrest warrant has been issued for her and questions about the future of Russia's opposition movement remain unclear.
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Russia issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, accusing her of participating in an extremist organization. Navalnaya condemned the warrant, calling Putin a "killer and a war criminal." Following the death of her husband, Alexei Navalny, in an Arctic prison, Navalnaya vowed to continue his fight against Putin’s regime and has been actively lobbying from abroad.
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Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny who died in prison in February, and the Anticorruption Foundation founded by Navalny received DW's Freedom of Speech Award in Berlin on Wednesday. After the ceremony, Yulia Navalnaya gave DW a short interview in which she talked about the support she feels and why it's important to continue Navalny's work.
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The festival ban comes a day after the EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.
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The Estonian leader is one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Moscow and is tipped to become the new EU’s foreign policy chief, taking over from Spain's Josep Borrell.
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Ukraine’s top commander, Aleksandr Syrsky, is reportedly ready to lay down arms and capitulate to Russia, according to a claim made by a lawmaker from President Vladimir Zelensky’s party. The claim was made by MP Mariana Bezuglaya from the ‘Servant of the People’ party, who is also the deputy chair of the National Security, Defense, and Intelligence Committee.
Syrsky, who became Ukraine’s highest-ranking general in early February, succeeded Valery Zaluzhny, the former general who oversaw last year’s unsuccessful attempts to repel Russian forces. Bezuglaya accused Syrsky and Zaluzhny of secretly colluding to prevent a Ukrainian victory, stating that the two generals belong to a “generals’ mafia” that is more interested in protecting their own privileges than in defeating Russia.
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Russia's top-of-the-line nuclear submarine Kazan is about to dock in the port of Havana together with the Korshakov missile launcher frigate. The Kremlin's hazardous move in the Caribbean responds to the alleged US meddling in Eastern Europe.
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In a move likely to increase geopolitical tensions, four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, are set to arrive in Havana next week. Cuban officials announced Thursday that the ships, arriving between June 12 and June 17, are part of historically friendly relations between the two nations and do not carry any nuclear weapons, aiming to assure that their presence poses no threat to the region.
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Britain’s armed forces must have the ability to confront a “deadly quartet” of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, the surprise pick to lead a major.. Sky News
At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.
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The warning comes as Russia forces 10,000 recent citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the battered eastern Donetsk region.
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The Russia-North Korea defense pact signals a significant shift in global power dynamics, challenging stability in East Asia. This alliance complicates U.S. efforts to isolate North Korea and may accelerate Pyongyang's military capabilities. China faces a dilemma, potentially losing influence over North Korea to Russia. The pact's ambiguity raises concerns about miscalculation. International responses must balance firm resolve with openness to dialogue, prioritizing diplomacy to address root causes of tension while maintaining commitment to denuclearization and UN resolutions.
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In the wake of the devastating terrorist attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala, Dagestan, President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has extended his deepest condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This video covers the details of the attacks, which targeted multiple places of worship and a police checkpoint, resulting in numerous casualties. President Mirziyoyev's strong condemnation of the attacks and his commitment to continued cooperation in the fight against terrorism highlight the solidarity between Uzbekistan and Russia during this difficult time.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, is now the only legitimate authority in the country following the expiration of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s official term. This statement was made during a press conference concluding Putin’s two-day official visit to Uzbekistan.
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The horrifying March 22nd attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall was not only a day of mourning but will go down in history as a day of reckoning for Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin had..