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In Russia, anti-war activists seek to resist Putin's electoral machine

Orchestrated and tightly controlled by the Kremlin, the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18-20 are expected to deliver another victory for United Russia, President Vladimir Putin’s party. Despite ongoing repression, some Russians intend to use the vote to express their opposition to the regime and the war.

In Russia, anti-war activists seek to resist Putin's electoral machine

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Simon Lalong, First Lady, Others Defend Tinubu’s Quest for Second Term

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