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Putin replaced Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup. [ more ]

Putin appointed civilian Andrei Belousov as new defense minister in an economic efficiency move. [ more ]

Exiled Russian opposition leader Mark Feygin launches blockchain-powered referendum on Putin's election legitimacy. [ more ]

Navalny's memoir 'Patriot' to be published posthumously in October, detailing his political journey against Putin.

The memoir includes personal accounts of Navalny's life, activism, and the challenges he faced, aiming to inspire others. [ more ]

Russia's power transition is uncertain despite Putin's reelection.

Military and civilian candidates are speculated as potential successors to Putin. [ more ]

Putin's grip on power relies on lack of opposition

Economic struggles despite booming economy [ more ]

Putin has maintained power in Russia through multiple controversial electoral wins, with the support of a cult of personality and control tactics like facial recognition and phone data tracking.

Protests in 2011 against Putin's perceived rigged elections led to the emergence of Alexey Navalny as his greatest rival, who ran an anticorruption campaign and was eventually mysteriously imprisoned and died. [ more ]

Putin upset about concert attack

Diplomats pay respects, surge in Tajik workers leaving Russia [ more ]

The Kremlin declined to comment on ISKP involvement in the Moscow concert hall attack.

No solid theory announced in the investigation, with Putin blaming Ukraine. [ more ]

Putin reelected with 87% vote

US government criticized the election [ more ]

Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall by IS-K claimed 137 lives.

Russian authorities arrested suspected attackers, accused Ukraine of involvement. [ more ]

ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the Moscow attack.

Putin faces scrutiny over Russian intelligence blunder. [ more ]

At least 143 killed in Moscow attack

Putin vows to punish those responsible [ more ]

The court rejected Navalny lawsuit due to disclosure concerns

Navalny's family accuses Putin of involvement in his death [ more ]

Putin claimed agreement on Navalny swap before death

Navalny's allies accuse Putin of involvement in death [ more ]

Putin is expected to win the presidential election with 87% of early votes.

Limited opposition, with Navalny's death and lack of real choices, stifled public criticism and monitoring. [ more ]

Putin described Navalny's death as unfortunate incident, said he was ready to release him in exchange for Russian prisoners in the West.

Putin's comments on Navalny's death were his first public mention of Navalny and indicated willingness for a prisoner exchange with conditions. [ more ]

Macron using boxing to project power and toughness in response to Putin's image

Photo of Macron boxing sparks debate on political communication [ more ]

Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal

Russia's stance on peaceful negotiations vs rearmament [ more ]

Russian presidential election deemed unfair and fraudulent

Putin secures new term amidst criticism [ more ]

Western leaders denounce Russian election as sham with no free fair elections or independent monitoring. [ more ]

Putin claimed a 'record' victory with 97% of the vote and 77% turnout.

International leaders, including Xi Jinping and Ebrahim Raisi, congratulated Putin on his 'decisive' win. [ more ]

Russian presidential elections started with Western distrust.

Putin likely to remain in power until 2030 due to lack of opposition and opaque voting system. [ more ]

Putin's re-election seems assured, raising concerns about his unrestrained power and potential post-election actions.

Putin's control is bolstered by economic resilience, military advances, and Western skepticism of progressive values. [ more ]