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Presidential election in Russia: opponents dare to challenge Putin
Presidential election in Russia: opponents dare to challenge Putin
(France 2)
Voting for the presidential election continues in Russia on Saturday March 16. The first day of voting was punctuated by around ten questions.
The image of a young woman placed in detention is broadcast by the court of Saint Petersburg (Russia), as a message to all those who would dare to disrupt the presidential election. She is suspected of being behind the throwing of Molotov cocktails at a polling station on Friday March 15. The first day of elections was marred by numerous incidents. In Moscow (Russia), a voting booth was set on fire by a woman, she too was immediately neutralized, like all those who tried to sabotage the vote.
Alexei Navalny’s family calls for massive action
At least 13 people were arrested. Suspects could be prosecuted for extremism, like Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin’s biggest rival. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison for this reason. “It is among the heaviest prison sentences.” underlines Galina Ackerman, essayist specializing in Russia. Despite these risks, the Navalny clan is calling for massive action on Sunday 17. At noon, all Putin opponents are called to vote simultaneously against the outgoing president.
