Putin, Unofficially Campaigning Through Work Events, Flouts...

Putin, Unofficially Campaigning Through Work Events, Flouts Russian Election Law

President Vladimir Putin is defying Russian election laws by unofficially campaigning during his work trips and meetings while enjoying preferential coverage on state television.

In the five weeks since Putin announced that he will run for a fifth term in the upcoming presidential election, independent observers have noted violations in both his self-nomination as a candidate and the collection of signatures needed for him to appear on the ballot.

 

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