Tag: defiance
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Putin Secures Fifth Term Amid Protests and Arrests Over Election Legitimacy
President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office after winning Russia’s presidential election with 87% of the vote. The election, which saw Putin as the only serious candidate, was met with protests and allegations of a lack of genuine competition. Supporters of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a penal…
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Protesters Disrupt Russian Polling Stations as Putin Poised for Election Victory
In a recent Russian presidential election, President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure a victory amidst a series of unusual protests, including an incident where dye was poured into a ballot box. With Putin’s main rivals either in prison or in exile, the election is seen as highly controlled, with a predictable outcome in favor…
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Mass Protests in Germany Challenge Far-Right Surge and Defend Democracy
In a significant social movement within Germany, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in various cities and towns, voicing their opposition against the far-right and advocating for an open society and the protection of democracy. This mass mobilization reflects widespread concern over the rising influence of Germany’s largest far-right party, Alternative…