russian elections

Russia’s First Election Day Marred by Protest Incidents

The first day of a locked Russian election came to a close on Friday March 15, amid President Vladimir Putin's threats against Ukraine and protest incidents that marred the electoral process. President Vladimir Putin on Friday vowed a strong military response to a string of Ukrainian attacks on Russia's border that he described as an attempt by ...

Putin on Course for Another Six-Year Term

Exit polls on Sunday indicated that Vladimir Putin was on track to secure another six-year term as Russian president, potentially making him the longest-serving Russian leader in over two centuries. Vladimir Putin was headed for another six-year term as Russian president Sunday, exit polls showed, paving the way for the hardline former spy to ...