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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, listens to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after their meeting with the top military brass in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Putin preps for presidential reelection campaign amid ongoing war

Leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political party has unanimously nominated him to be their presidential candidate for the upcoming election in March 2024. The nomination comes amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, heavy political repression and heightened censorship. 

A man speaks from a podium in front of an audience. He is flanked by Russian flags and screens

Russia’s cabinet resigns and it’s all part of Putin’s plan

A man feeds paper into a machine

‘Smart vote’ protests in Russia deal Putin’s party a blow in elections

Elections
People walk through Red Square in Moscow. St. Basil's Cathedral is in the distance.

Russia’s youth flex their political power

Generation Putin
People attend a protest

Thousands of Russians protest plan to raise pension ages

A crowd of young people are gathered. Two hold up two large signs in Russian.

There are no surprises in Russia’s upcoming elections. Putin will win.

Global Politics

Vladimir Putin will win his fourth term after 18 years in power. But behind the scenes of an election with a foregone conclusion — an event that should be drama-free — a more complicated picture emerges.

Thousands of Russians volunteer as poll monitors for Sunday’s presidential election

Global Politics

Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win re-election as president on Sunday. And he can probably do it without fraud. But in the wake of what many say were very fraudulent elections in December, many Russians are volunteering to monitor the votes coming in.

The World

Why Russians Are Monitoring Their Election Carefully

Conflict & Justice

Russia’s presidential elections are clouded by allegations of fraud motivating thousands of Russians to sign up to be volunteer election monitors Sunday.

The World

Growing Disillusionment with Putin and the Russian Economy

Conflict & Justice

Vladimir Putin is almost certain to become Russia’s President once again. But as The World’s Laura Lynch reports, there is growing disillusionment with Putin over his perceived corruption and abuse of authority.

Top of the Hour: Russian Voters Suspect Electoral Fraud, Morning Headlines

Thousands of protesters gathered in Moscow on Monday over accusations that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party engaged in fraud in recent  parliamentary  elections. Observers say the witnessed flagrant ballot box stuffing, among other violations. United Russia maintained its majority in the elections, but lost two-thirds of its control of Parliament.