“Maximum of what can be said in Russia”: Can Putin’s critics trump the election?. As of: March 17, 2024, 8:59 a.m By: Florian Naumann CommentsPressSplit Putin celebrates his election victory in advance.

Repression and suspected manipulation are the reason for this. The only uncertainty: who will come in second? Observers believe it is not out of the question that Vladislav Davankov will win this consolation prize.