As voting continues in the Russian presidential election, Vladimir Putin is highly anticipated to secure another six-year term. Despite the presence of serious political contenders either imprisoned, exiled, or deceased, the Kremlin is undertaking the election process to uphold a semblance of legality and order. The Central Election Committee, dominated by Putin loyalists, is in charge of overseeing the election, although opposition candidates are unlikely to find favor. High voter turnout is viewed by the Kremlin as an indicator of bureaucratic efficiency and local compliance with central directives. In the border town of Narva, Estonia, Russian citizens cross into Russia to cast their votes, with many expressing support for Putin, while cautiously avoiding commentary on the war in Ukraine.
- Voting continues for the second day in the Russian presidential election.
- Vladimir Putin is expected to win a further six years in power.
- The Kremlin is conducting the election process to maintain an image of legality and stability.
- Putin has previously initiated a constitutional referendum to allow for a third consecutive presidential term.
- The Central Election Committee, led by Putin loyalists, oversees the election process.
- Media control and loyalty networks ensure any viable opposition candidates are unpopular.
- Voter turnout is an important measure for the Kremlin to assess the efficiency of the bureaucracy.
- Presidential spokesperson Dimitri Peskov has admitted the election is not genuinely democratic.
- In Narva, Estonia, Russian citizens cross the border to vote, with many supporting Putin.
- Residents of Narva are cautious about expressing views on the war in Ukraine due to potential repercussions.
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