noon against Putin

Navalnaya says Putin is not Russia, ’s legitimate president

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Navalnaya says Putin is not Russia, ’s legitimate president

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, declared that Vladimir Putin is not the legitimate president of Russia and expressed her intention to persuade world leaders not to engage in negotiations with him. She made these remarks following an election in which Putin secured 87.3% of the vote, an outcome criticized by the West as neither free nor fair, while countries like China and India congratulated him. Navalnaya’s comments were part of a video message, where she also commended the participation of thousands in protests against Putin’s rule, both within Russia and internationally. She participated in the protest from Berlin. Navalnaya has committed to continuing her late husband’s work and holds Putin responsible for his death, a claim the Kremlin denies. The election confirmed Putin’s dominance in Russian politics, despite the opposition’s fragmented state and the incarceration or exile of many opponents. Navalnaya encouraged her supporters to spend 15 minutes daily opposing the regime, aiming for a peaceful, free, and happy Russia.

Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

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Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

– President Vladimir Putin won Russia’s election with 87.8% of the vote according to an exit poll by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM).
– Putin’s victory marks a record post-Soviet landslide and extends his power, potentially making him Russia’s longest-serving leader in over 200 years if he completes another six-year term.
– The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other nations have criticized the election as neither free nor fair, citing the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship.
– Communist candidate Nikolai Kharitonov finished second with just under 4% of the vote.
– Putin plans to prioritize Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and strengthen the Russian military.
– Thousands of opponents, inspired by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, protested against Putin at polling stations inside Russia and abroad.
– Putin regards Russia’s election as democratic and claims the protests had no effect on the election’s outcome.
– Nationwide turnout was reported at 74.22% at the close of polls.
– At least 74 people were arrested on Sunday across Russia for protesting, according to OVD-Info.
– Western countries view Putin as an autocrat, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy deemed the vote illegitimate and accused Putin of wanting to rule indefinitely.
– Putin views the conflict with Ukraine as part of a historical struggle with the West, which he believes has encroached on Russia’s sphere of influence post-Cold War.

Thousands of Russians join Navalny-inspired ‘noon against Putin’ election protest

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Thousands of Russians join Navalny-inspired ‘noon against Putin’ election protest

Thousands of people across Russia participated in a protest against President Vladimir Putin’s re-election, dubbed “noon against Putin,” by either spoiling their ballot paper or voting for one of the three candidates opposing Putin. The protest was inspired by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who had endorsed the plan before his death. Navalny’s allies reported significant participation in the protest at various polling stations. Despite the protest, Putin was expected to secure a landslide victory. The Kremlin views Navalny’s political allies as extremists and claims Putin enjoys high approval ratings. The protest saw participation not only in Russia but also at Russian diplomatic missions abroad, with notable gatherings in Berlin and London.