Putin Set to Extend Rule in Election Decried as Unfair by EU, NATO

The Russian presidential election, criticized for its lack of fairness and freedom, is expected to grant Putin another six years in power amid widespread international condemnation.

• EU and NATO criticize the upcoming Russian presidential election for not being free or fair, with no genuine opposition candidates allowed to run.
• Polls open in occupied Ukrainian regions ahead of Russia, with reports of coercion and threats against Ukrainians to vote.
• Putin's potential victory would mark his longest tenure since Catherine the Great, raising concerns over Russia's future direction.
• International observers and critics argue the election serves to legitimize Putin's power, despite the predetermined outcome.
• The election's legitimacy is further questioned due to the suppression of dissent, jailed or exiled opposition, and the absence of independent monitoring.

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