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Articles with tag "Elections"

reshuffled ranks

Russia Reshuffles Regional Heads Ahead of Fall Elections

Three regional leaders have stepped down this week as the Kremlin gears up for this fall's key regional and State Duma elections.
classified info

Siberian Scientists Block ‘Bombshell’ Pollution Report Ahead of Elections – Reports

“We must not stir up the public with unnecessary questions,” Tayga.info quoted a scientist as saying.
unwanted attention

Independent Russian Journalist, Elections Expert Reports Threats

Vasily Weissenberg said he was threatened in connection with an article about a regional elections official seeking re-election this fall. 
election influence

Putin Likely Authorized Anti-Biden Influence in 2020 Campaign, U.S. Intelligence Says

Russian leaders “viewed President Biden’s potential election as disadvantageous to Russian interests,” the declassified report says.
UNSOLICITED SUGGESTIONS

Russia Intends to Give Election Advice to U.S.

“We’ll send recommendations,” the speaker of the lower house of parliament Vyacheslav Volodin said in an interview.
SUDDEN DEPARTURE

Resignation of Yakutsk’s First Female Mayor Raises Questions About Russia’s Ruling Party

Some experts believe Sardana Avksentiyeva was forced out by a Kremlin keen to clear the field ahead of Duma elections.
2021 LOOK AHEAD

Russia in 2021: Looming Elections Dominate the Domestic Scene

The vote to elect deputies for Russia’s lower house of parliament, the Duma, must be held by September.
all in the family

Putin’s Cousin Forms New ‘Russia Without Corruption’ Party

Roman Putin's new party reportedly plans to run in the 2021 State Duma elections.
moscow ally

Russia Says Venezuela Election 'Transparent'

President Nicolas Maduro won total control of the country in polls boycotted by the opposition and widely criticized by other international powers.
opinion Kirill Martynov

Russia Is Preparing for Another Round of Fraudulent Elections

The Kremlin is planning to install proxies in every single gubernatorial post in upcoming federal parliamentary elections.
'that's not enough'

Putin Still Won't Congratulate Biden Despite Start of Formal Transition

The Kremlin reiterated that Putin won't congratulate Biden before the election results are officially announced.
geopolitical crossroads

5 Things You Need to Know About Moldova’s Presidential Elections

Former prime minister Maia Sandu's unexpected victory could push the ex-Soviet eastern European nation further away from Moscow’s orbit.
‘CORRECT TO WAIT’

Russia Won’t Congratulate Biden on U.S. Election Victory Before Official Results – Kremlin

World leaders rushed to congratulate Biden after U.S. networks declared him the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential vote.
MARKET RECOVERY

Russian Markets Rally as Counting Continues in U.S. Presidential Election

Despite a likely Biden victory and possible sanctions, the ruble also stands higher.
TRUMP OR BIDEN

'More Divided Than Ever': Russia Reacts to U.S. Election

Russia is watching closely.
opinion Lincoln Pigman

What Can Russia Expect From a Biden Presidency?

Washington’s behavior would be significantly more predictable under Biden, a change that even Moscow may welcome after dealing with Trump.
animal oracles

Siberian Bear, Tigers Predict Biden Election Victory

Who needs polls when you have watermelons?
split screen

'Comey's Rule' on Russia and Russia on 'Comey's Rule'

James Comey and Russian reviewers talk about the veracity of the new Showtime series.
seeking stability

Kyrgyzstan Cancels Election Result After Night of Chaos

Moscow's embassy in Bishkek on Tuesday called for "a legal solution" to the political crisis.
sweep to power

Russian Cleaner Takes Office After Surprise Election Win

Marina Udgodskaya's landslide win against her village's pro-Kremlin incumbent has made national headlines.
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