Russian Politics

Russia

Russia’s next election is likely to put Putin in power for longer than anyone since Peter the Great

— The forthcoming March election in Russia is likely to mean another victory for Vladimir Putin, who remains popular, for now, extending his rule to 30 years.

Russia

Alexei Navalny: Reported death of Putin’s most prominent opponent spells the end of politics in Russia

— The reported death of Alexei Navalny in prison signifies the end of internal challenges to the Kremlin. Navalny’s demise marks the conclusion of Russia’s political landscape, dominated by Putin’s authoritarianism and limited dissenting voices.