Putinism
Putin preps for presidential reelection campaign amid ongoing war
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.
AP: Putin Issues Warning Over U.S. Action in Syria
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members may have agreed to a draft resolution on U.S. military action against Syria, but over in Russia, President Vladimir Putin isn’t convinced. In a rare interview with the Associated Press and Russia’s state Channel 1 television, Putin said the recent images and videos that have surfaced of chemical weapon usage in […]
Outside Russia’s cities, support for Putin is prevalent, but reserved
As Russians prepare to head to the polls on Sunday, voters in the nation’s cities are increasingly unhappy with what seems to be almost a foregone conclusion. Vladimir Putin will be re-elected president. But out in the rural areas, support remains wide-spread, if more reserved than it once was.
