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'Russia is stirring'

Navalny Urges Supporters to Vote for ‘Anyone But Putin’ in 2024 Election

The jailed Kremlin critic called on his supporters to persuade at least 10 other voters to cast ballots for any candidate besides Putin.

campaign kickoff

Russia Sets Presidential Election for March 17

Senators unanimously approved the date in a decision that "practically kicks off the presidential campaign," upper-house speaker Valentina Matviyenko said...

Kremlin Taps ‘Liberal’ Businessman to Oppose Putin in 2024 Election – Report

Businessman-turned-politician Alexei Nachaev, who in 2020 founded the New People party, will reportedly run against Vladimir Putin next year.

'ill-conceived'

Russian Presidential Hopeful Condemns ‘Extremist’ Designation of LGBT Community

Yekaterina Duntsova decried the Russian Supreme Court's ruling as "dangerous" and warned that it could "lead to the persecution of any Russian citizen...

campaign kick-off

Russia's Parliament to Announce Presidential Race on Dec. 13 – Communist Leader

Next year’s presidential election is scheduled to take place in March, with President Vladimir Putin widely expected to run for a fifth term in office...

Presidential candidate

Meet Putin’s Possible Election Opponent: A Single Mother of 3 Calling for Peace

Yekaterina Duntsova believes her age, gender and lack of experience in Kremlin politics could be assets. But she faces a long, challenging road ahead.

Putin Signs Changes to Russia's Presidential Election Laws

The Central Election Commission will now be able to hold elections in regions under martial law after consulting with the FSB and Defense Ministry.

political promoters

Putin Re-Election Campaign Begins Enlisting Surrogates – Kommersant

The so-called “initiative group” of campaign surrogates suggests Putin will likely run as an independent candidate in next year's election.

Putin to Seek Re-Election in 2024 – Reuters

“The decision has been made — he will run,” an unnamed source told the news agency.

Kremlin Eases Quarantine for Access to Putin as Presidential Elections Approach

At the same time, personal meetings with Putin now hold greater significance for members of the establishment than ever amid the war in Ukraine.

'background project'

Kremlin to Raffle Apartments, Trips to Boost Putin’s Popularity Ahead of 2024 Election – Meduza

Winners will receive 30 housing certificates valued at 5 million rubles ($53,500) each and 300 trips across Russia, among other prizes.

'number-one politician'

Putin Faces No Real Opposition, Spokesman Says

"We have repeatedly said that President Putin is undoubtedly the number-one politician (and) statesman in our country."

pessimistic outlook

Russia Says Polish Vote Results Unlikely to Improve Strained Ties

"There are no parts of the Polish establishment that have openly or even covertly hinted at the need to restore relations with Russia," the Kremlin said...

behind the curtain

Kremlin Readying Putin's 2024 Campaign Reveal at Economic Expo – Reports

Putin may use a showcase of Russia's economic successes amid international sanctions to announce his candidacy next month.

As Putin’s Re-Election Looms, Kremlin Pushes to Indoctrinate a New Generation of Voters

In a sweeping campaign, officials aim to convince young Russians that their country's elections are free and fair and Putin's regime is legitimate.

Kremlin Eyes Liberal Venediktov as Putin’s 2024 Rival – Vedomosti

Having the former editor of Ekho Moskvy on the ballot is thought to be able to increase voter turnout and demonstrate widespread support for Putin’s...

republic of Bashkortostan

American-Born MMA Fighter Elected to Russian Regional Parliament

Vladimir Putin granted mixed martial artist Jeff Monson Russian citizenship in 2018, and earlier this year the athlete renounced his U.S. citizenship...

opinion Emily Ferris

Russia’s Regional Elections Have Taught the Kremlin a Valuable Lesson

While United Russia's candidates won comfortably in nearly every race, the Kremlin has learned it needs more than patriotic rhetoric to win votes.

'illegal actions'

EU Condemns Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine

Brussels said "it will not recognize either the holding of these so-called ‘elections’ or their results."

'victory will be ours'

Moscow Mayor Sobyanin Wins Re-Election

With all of the ballots counted as of early Monday, Russia’s Central Election Commission website showed Sobyanin securing 76.39% of the votes.

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