This week, from March 15 to 17, Russia will hold a presidential election. Canceling the elections would be entirely natural for the repressive autocratic regime that has matured in Moscow. The government already has all the enforcement structures it needs to suppress protests. Putin could easily justify the move by arguing that Russia is a...
Presidential ‘elections’ in Russia cannot restore Putin’s authority
By Pavel K. Baev / Eurasia Daily Monitor5 Mins Read