Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024
1 year ago

Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again after constitutional reforms he orchestrated in 2020 to help extend his term. Russia’s upper house of parliament has voted to set the date for the country’s next presidential election for March 17, 2024, potentially moving President Vladimir Putin closer to a fifth term in office. For the first time, residents of the parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine annexed by Russia would take part in the vote, she added. Unless one of five political parties that have seats in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house, nominates them as their candidate, they would have to gather tens of thousands of signatures across multiple regions. According to Russian election laws, candidates put forward by a party that is not represented in the State Duma or at least a third of regional legislatures have to submit at least 100,000 signatures from 40 or more regions.

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Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena says presidential election still scheduled for 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena says presidential election still scheduled for 2024

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s government had not discussed at any point the postponement of the presidential election which will be held on schedule this year, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said, dismissing as “irresponsible” a controversial proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe's party to postpone both presidential and general elections. The island nation's Elections Commission earlier this month said the presidential election would be …

Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as President, more in control of Russia than ever
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as President, more in control of Russia than ever

The Hindu  

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term on May 7 as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. Already in office for nearly a quarter-century and the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin, Mr. Putin's …

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian president at glittering Kremlin ceremony
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian president at glittering Kremlin ceremony

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. AP AUDIO: Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever AP correspondent Karen Chammas …

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia

Associated Press  

Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will put his hand on a copy of the constitution and begin another six-year term as president wielding extraordinary power. In his state of the nation address in February, Putin vowed to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine, and do whatever it takes to “defend our …

Reactions as Vladimir Putin secures a fifth term as Russia’s president after tightly controlled vote
9 months ago

Reactions as Vladimir Putin secures a fifth term as Russia’s president after tightly controlled vote

Associated Press  

Vladimir Putin secured an unprecedented fifth term as president of Russia Monday, as the election commission announced the results of a vote in which he faced no serious challenges and which happened amid the strictest crackdown on opposition and free speech since Soviet times. They failed in the past and they will fail in the future.” — Vladimir Putin, President …

Russia election: Putin declared winner of race that was never in doubt
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia election: Putin declared winner of race that was never in doubt

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring his determination Monday to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said there was “nothing free or fair” about the election but seemingly resisted calls from Russia’s opposition to not recognize …

Putin set to win after 95.04% of ballots counted
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin set to win after 95.04% of ballots counted

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-03-18 09:23 Men sit near a TV broadcasting news on the results of Russian incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, on the final day of the presidential election in Moscow, Russia, March 17, 2024. MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin is set to win the eighth presidential election with 87.32 percent of votes after 95.04 …

Vladimir Putin eyes new world order and plans to challenge Western dominance having further tightened his grip on power in Russia with record election win... after banning and killing any real opposit
9 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin eyes new world order and plans to challenge Western dominance having further tightened his grip on power in Russia with record election win... after banning and killing any real opposit

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin declared an unsurprising victory tonight calling for a 'stronger and more effective Russia' as he continues to eye up a new world order and unleash plans to challenge Western dominance. Vladimir Putin is on course for his fifth term in office tonight as polls in Russia and its embassies across the world close An effigy of Russian President …

AP PHOTOS: Russians vote in election dominated by Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: Russians vote in election dominated by Putin

Associated Press  

From the hush of isolated Siberian villages to the clamor of big cities to war battered towns in occupied parts of Ukraine, Russians voted in a presidential election overwhelmingly dominated by Vladimir Putin. Voters in Russia headed to the polls for a presidential election that was all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule after he clamped down on …

Will President Vladimir Putin extend his mandate?
9 months, 1 week ago

Will President Vladimir Putin extend his mandate?

Al Jazeera  

The Russian leader is running for a fifth term in the presidential election. If Vladimir Putin wins, as is widely expected, it will be his fifth term in office. Critics describe him as a ruthless dictator, while supporters say he’s the resilient leader Russia needs. So, will Putin define Russia’s future for years to come? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Dmitry …

Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent
9 months, 1 week ago

Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent

Associated Press  

Russia began three days of voting Friday in a presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for six more years after he stifled dissent. “I’m sure that our people, the people of Russia, will respond to that with even greater cohesion,” Putin said. Two anti-war politicians were banned from the ballot after attracting genuine …

Russia to hold Presidential elections today with Putin set to secure next six years despite Ukraine war
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia to hold Presidential elections today with Putin set to secure next six years despite Ukraine war

India TV News  

Russia is set to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030 as the country will start voting on March 15, Monday. Turnout in Russia’s 2018 presidential election was 67.5%, although observers and individual voters reported widespread violations, including ballot-box stuffing and forced voting. It’s also the first presidential election to use online voting — the option …

Russia elections 2024: Why Vladimir Putin has never lost a poll race
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia elections 2024: Why Vladimir Putin has never lost a poll race

Firstpost  

Russia goes to the polls on Friday until Sunday and the result is already known. Russian president Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in the 15-17 March presidential election, relying on his rigid control of the country established during his 24 years in power — the longest Kremlin tenure since Soviet leader Josef Stalin. This combination …

The drama in Russia’s election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power
9 months, 1 week ago

The drama in Russia’s election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — As Vladimir Putin heads for another six-year term as Russia’s president, there’s little electoral drama in the race. It’s also strengthened by Moscow’s incremental but consistent battlefield advances in recent months, flagging support for military aid to Kyiv from the United States and other quarters, and growing skepticism in some Western countries over more progressive social attitudes …

Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-03-14 10:02 A member of an electoral commission holds a mobile ballot box during the early voting in Russia's presidential election in the settlement of Dubovoe in the Belgorod Region, Russia March 11, 2024. MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged Russian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 15-17, TASS news …

3 things to watch for in Russia’s presidential election – other than Putin’s win that is
9 months, 1 week ago

3 things to watch for in Russia’s presidential election – other than Putin’s win that is

Firstpost  

The 2024 election is taking place during the largest interstate conflict to take place this century Russians will vote in a presidential election from 15-17 March, 2024 and are all but guaranteed to hand Vladimir Putin a comfortable victory, paving the way for him to remain in power until at least 2030. While the result may be a foregone conclusion, …

Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations

Associated Press  

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. FILE – Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with servicemen at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on …

What to know about Russia’s presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year term
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about Russia’s presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year term

Associated Press  

This week’s election in Russia is expected to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030. Turnout in Russia’s 2018 presidential election was 67.5%, although observers and individual voters reported widespread violations, including ballot-box stuffing and forced voting. It’s also the first presidential election to use online voting — the option will be available in 27 Russian …

Russian election officials register Putin to run in March election he's all but certain to win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian election officials register Putin to run in March election he's all but certain to win

The Hindu  

Russia's election commission on Monday formally registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the March presidential election, a vote in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term in office. Mr. Putin, 71, is running as an independent, but he retains tight control over Russia's political system that he has established during 24 years in power. With …

Russian election officials register Putin to run in March election he’s all but certain to win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian election officials register Putin to run in March election he’s all but certain to win

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s election commission on Monday formally registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the March presidential election, a vote in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term in office. The Central Election Commission formally cleared Putin for the race after reviewing 315,000 signatures gathered by his campaign from all 89 regions of Russia. The …

Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russia’s “united society” in his prerecorded New Year’s address to the nation, the country’s state news agencies reported Sunday. Putin addressed Russians in a video that ran under four minutes long, significantly shorter than the New Year’s speech he gave last year, according to state news agency RIA Novosti. He also lauded Russian citizens’ “solidarity, …

'Hope next US president is…': Vladimir Putin's pick from 2024 race
1 year ago

'Hope next US president is…': Vladimir Putin's pick from 2024 race

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin hopes that the next US leader will be “more constructive”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told NBC News. The White House must understand the “importance of the dialogue” he said, claiming that Vladimir Putin is willing to work with “anyone who will understand that from now on, you have to be more careful with Russia and you …

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate: Report
1 year ago

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate: Report

The Hindu  

Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on a party ticket, the state-backed RIA news agency cited two senior pro-Kremlin lawmakers as saying on Saturday. He will not run as a candidate for the ruling United Russia party even though he has its complete support but as an independent …

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia
1 year ago

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia

Associated Press  

For President Vladimir Putin, winning reelection will probably be the easy part. His sweeping grip on Russia’s political scene has virtually assured him another six-year term that would extend his two dozen years in power. President Vladimir Putin is likely to win another six-year term easily in an election expected in March, using his sweeping grip on Russia’s political scene …

Vladimir Putin tells Russian soldiers he will run for president at election
1 year ago

Vladimir Putin tells Russian soldiers he will run for president at election

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told soldiers who had fought in the Ukraine war that he would run for president again in the 2024 election, a move that will allow the former KGB spy to stay in power until at least 2030. Key points: Vladimir Putin said he will run for president again while honouring war veterans Mr Putin has …

Vladimir Putin to run for President in 2024: ‘I will not hide…’
1 year ago

Vladimir Putin to run for President in 2024: ‘I will not hide…’

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been governing the nation since the turn of the century has said that he will run for the post in the 2024 polls. Vladimir Putin was shown by state media saying he would run for a new six-year presidential term in 2024. "I will run for the post of president," Putin was shown in …

Russian presidential election to take place over three days; Putin to run again
1 year ago

Russian presidential election to take place over three days; Putin to run again

Firstpost  

Moscow this week set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another shoo-in for Vladimir Putin, who has silenced opposition during over two decades in power The presidential elections in Russia will be held over a period of three days in March. Moscow this week set March 17 as the date for a …

Russia's Vladimir Putin says he will run for President again in 2024
1 year ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin says he will run for President again in 2024

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 8 he would run for president again in the 2024 presidential election, a move expected to keep him in power until at least 2030. Mr. Putin, who was handed the presidency by Boris Yeltsin on the last day of 1999, has already served as President for longer than any other ruler of Russia …

Russia says presidential vote to take place over three days
1 year ago

Russia says presidential vote to take place over three days

The Hindu  

Russia announced on Friday that the presidential election in March will be held over three days, a recent voting procedure that Kremlin critics have said makes guaranteeing transparency more difficult. Moscow this week set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another shoo-in for Vladimir Putin, who has silenced opposition during over two …

Putin confirms run for Russian presidency in 2024 election
1 year ago

Putin confirms run for Russian presidency in 2024 election

Al Jazeera  

The longstanding Russian leader confirms he will bid to add a fifth presidential term in the upcoming March election. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will run in the 2024 presidential election. Putin announced his plan at an awards ceremony at which he presented veterans of the war with Russia’s highest military honour, state-run news agencies reported. State …

Vladimir Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as President after Russia sets 2024 election date
1 year ago

Vladimir Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as President after Russia sets 2024 election date

The Hindu  

Russian lawmakers on December 7 set the date of the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Strelkov, a retired security officer who led Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014 and was convicted of murder in the Netherlands for his role in the downing of a Malaysia …

Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
1 year ago

Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Associated Press  

Lawmakers in Russia set the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of Navalny’s team said Thursday that they placed a number of billboards up in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities reading “Russia” and “Happy New Year,” with links and QR codes leading to the …

Russia announces date for Presidential elections I Know who dares to contest against Putin
1 year ago

Russia announces date for Presidential elections I Know who dares to contest against Putin

India TV News  

Russia Presidential elections date announced: In a major development, Russian lawmakers have announced the date of the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17. No opposition leaders could even stand for Russian elections Having established tight control over Russia’s political system, Putin’s victory in the March election is all but assured. Unless one of five political parties that have seats …

Putin moves closer to 5th term as president after Russia sets March election date
1 year ago

Putin moves closer to 5th term as president after Russia sets March election date

LA Times  

Russian lawmakers Thursday set the date of the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Asked whether Putin had decided to seek reelection, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged reporters to “be patient.” Under constitutional reforms he orchestrated, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his …

Putin to stay in power past 2024 to ‘steer Russia through most perilous period’
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin to stay in power past 2024 to ‘steer Russia through most perilous period’

Live Mint  

Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power until least 2030, as the Kremlin chief feels he must steer Russia through the most perilous period in decades, six sources told Reuters. RUSSIA AT WAR Putin, 71, who was handed the presidency by Boris Yeltsin on the last day of …

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn’t?
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn’t?

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Vladimir Putin isn’t quite the man he used to be — more than a decade has passed since the Russian president engaged in public stunts to boast of his vigor by hugging a polar bear or riding a horse barechested in the mountains. FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, stands next to Tula Region Governor Alexei …

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't?
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Putin's absence, the loyalist United Russia party could …

Will Vladimir Putin run for re-election in 2024? His response: ‘As per law…’
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Vladimir Putin run for re-election in 2024? His response: ‘As per law…’

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin said that he will only comment on whether he will run for re-election in 2024 after the ballot is officially announced later this year. Russian president Vladimir Putin during plenary session at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. "According to the law, parliament must make a decision at the end of the year," Vladimir Putin …

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election
2 years, 2 months ago

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election

The Diplomat  

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ended his annual address on September 1 by announcing snap presidential elections this fall and parliamentary polls in early 2023. “A new mandate of people’s trust is required,” Tokayev said, to successfully implement the “comprehensive reforms” he proclaimed earlier in the speech to build a “Just Kazakhstan.” Tokayev phrased his calling for a snap election as …

Putin signs law that allows him to serve two more terms
3 years, 8 months ago

Putin signs law that allows him to serve two more terms

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalises constitutional changes endorsed in last year's popular vote. The July 1 constitutional vote included a provision that reset Mr. Putin's previous terms, allowing him to run for President two more times. The 68-year-old Russian President, who has been …

Putin signs law allowing him two more terms as Russia’s leader
3 years, 8 months ago

Putin signs law allowing him two more terms as Russia’s leader

Al Jazeera  

The legislation allows the 68-year-old Russian president the possibility to stay in power until 2036. Russian President Vladimir Putin has given final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms, opening the possibility for him to stay in power until 2036. The 68-year-old Russian leader, who has already been in power for more than two …

Putin orders constitution changes allowing him to rule until 2036
4 years, 5 months ago

Putin orders constitution changes allowing him to rule until 2036

Al Jazeera  

The longtime president’s move comes after voters approved the controversial changes during a week-long plebiscite. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered amendments that would allow him to remain in power until 2036 to be put into the Russian Constitution after voters approved the changes during a week-long plebiscite. “We made this important decisions together, as a country,” the Russian president …

Russian voters back amendments which could see President Vladimir Putin stay in power until 2036
4 years, 5 months ago

Russian voters back amendments which could see President Vladimir Putin stay in power until 2036

ABC  

Russians have opened the door for President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. Key points: The amendment could see President Vladimir Putin stay in power for another 16 years Voters were given cash gifts, and monitors say there were numerous irregularities Mr Putin has not said if he will take the opportunity to run again Voters overwhelmingly backed …

Russians clear way for Putin to extend his rule until 2036
4 years, 5 months ago

Russians clear way for Putin to extend his rule until 2036

Al Jazeera  

Final results of the referendum on constitutional changes show a landslide victory for Russia’s president. Russians have granted President Vladimir Putin the right to stay in power until 2036 by voting overwhelmingly for constitutional changes that reset the clock on the longtime Russian leader’s tenure to zero, but critics said the outcome was falsified on an industrial scale. “We are …

Russian voters agree to allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036
4 years, 5 months ago

Russian voters agree to allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his passport to an election official as he arrives to vote at a polling station in Moscow on Wednesday. A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s Constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters …

Vladimir Putin: Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by president to rule until 2036
4 years, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin: Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by president to rule until 2036

CNN  

Moscow CNN — President Vladimir Putin has won a resounding victory in his bid to stay in power until the middle of the next decade, as Russians voted overwhelmingly to endorse the country’s political status quo, according to preliminary results. The brochure spelled out a range of amendments, including a provision that defines marriage strictly as a “union of a …

Vladimir Putin hints
4 years, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin hints

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted strongly in a new interview that he will run again for president, if a series of constitutional amendments allowing him to do so are approved in a July 1 referendum. Under Russia’s current law, Putin would be required to step down as president in 2024, when his term in office comes to …

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