Most opinion polls in Russia indicate one thing: Putin’s popularity is high - 80%. This was recently confirmed by the nationwide municipal elections that delivered strong support for Mr. Putin.
Needless to say, international observers claimed the vote was rigged. In regional voting, political competition was limited as strong opposition candidates in some regions were even blocked from running by local authorities.
Most opinion polls in Russia indicate one thing: Putin’s popularity is high - 80%. This was recently confirmed by the nationwide municipal elections that delivered strong support for Mr. Putin.
Needless to say, international observers claimed the vote was rigged. In regional voting, political competition was limited as strong opposition candidates in some regions were even blocked from running by local authorities.
It’s been mentioned that of all the public Red Notices, Russia initiates an overwhelming 38% of the total. To put that into perspective, the U.S. is responsible for 4.3% while China initiates 0.5%. Russia has even been able to detain people residing in the U.S. for long periods.
Russia’s egregious abuse of Interpol’s info-sharing services is boldfaced harassment, but still mild compared to the Kremlin’s more aggressive transnational repression activities abroad. It relies on assassination, targeting former government insiders and all others considered to be threats to the Putin regime.
It’s been mentioned that of all the public Red Notices, Russia initiates an overwhelming 38% of the total. To put that into perspective, the U.S. is responsible for 4.3% while China initiates 0.5%. Russia has even been able to detain people residing in the U.S. for long periods.
Russia’s egregious abuse of Interpol’s info-sharing services is boldfaced harassment, but still mild compared to the Kremlin’s more aggressive transnational repression activities abroad. It relies on assassination, targeting former government insiders and all others considered to be threats to the Putin regime.
Heavy-handed censorship, massive levels of war propaganda and outright intimidation/suppression has resulted in the largest wave of politically -motivated self-exile in Russian history.