Politics
Presidential Election in Russia: Candidates and the Inevitable Victory of Vladimir Putin
As Russia prepares for the next presidential election, all eyes are on the candidates vying for the country’s highest office. Although the outcome seems inevitable: the re-election of incumbent President Vladimir Putin.
Scheduled between Friday, March 15 and Sunday, March 17, Russian voters are poised to cast their ballots amid ongoing tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, which Russia ignited two years prior. Despite the semblance of a democratic process, the outcome appears predetermined, with Putin poised to secure a fifth term in office.
While eight candidates are officially in the running, the systemic opposition tolerated by the Kremlin is unlikely to pose a significant challenge. Five parties, including United Russia, the Liberal-Democratic Party, the Communist Party, New People, and Just Russia, have put forward candidates without the need for citizens’ signatures. Meanwhile, other political figures faced stringent requirements, such as collecting between 100,000 and 105,000 signatures from citizens to stand for election.
Leading the pack is Vladimir Putin, running as an independent candidate. His campaign, seemingly a mere formality, boasts an overwhelming number of signatures, ensuring his place on the ballot. At 71 years old, Putin is poised to extend his reign until 2030, if not beyond, having secured a landslide victory with 76.7% of the vote in 2018.
Challenging Putin are candidates like Leonid Sloutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party, who aligns closely with the President’s nationalist agenda, and Nikolai Kharitonov of the Communist Party, whose lackluster candidacy mirrors his party’s tacit support for Kremlin policies.
Meanwhile, Vladislav Davankov of New People offers a youthful alternative, advocating for economic reforms and modernization while maintaining an ambiguous stance on the conflict in Ukraine.
However, the absence of prominent figures like Grigori Yavlinski and the rejection of candidates like journalist Ekaterina Dountsova underscore the limited scope of genuine opposition in Russian politics.
Notably absent from the electoral fray is anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, imprisoned and barred from running, yet still a potent symbol of resistance against Putin’s regime.
As the presidential election unfolds, it is clear that Putin’s victory is all but assured. Despite superficial trappings of democracy, the Kremlin’s grip on power remains unchallenged, leaving little room for genuine political competition. For Russian citizens, the election serves as a stark reminder of the entrenched nature of authoritarian rule and the limited prospects for meaningful change.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards to Ukraine
The document, published on the official website of the Ukrainian president, puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to strip persons considered traitors to Ukraine of state awards, UNIAN reported.
These persons include former civil servants, deputies, heads of the SBU and the Prosecutor General’s Office, prosecutors, artists, as well as Russian political, religious and cultural figures. All of them are deprived of state awards of Ukraine indefinitely.
In addition, ten of them are subject to the maximum package of sanctions – 21 types of measures, including blocking assets, cancellation of licenses and permits, as well as complete cessation of commercial operations.
Key figures on the list:
Alexander Efremov – former first deputy leader of the political party “Party of Regions” and chairman of the corresponding faction. Deprived of the Orders of Merit I-III degree and Prince Yaroslav the Wise V degree.
Renat Kuzmin – former First Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine, holder of the Orders of Merit II-III degree and the title of Honored Lawyer of Ukraine.
Viktor Medvedchuk – former deputy and close ally of Russia. Deprived of the Orders of Merit I-III degree and Prince Yaroslav the Wise V degree, as well as the title of Honored Lawyer of Ukraine.
Other famous names:
Dmitry Tabachnyk – former Minister of Education and Science (2010-2014).
Mykola Azarov – former Prime Minister of Ukraine (2010-2014), holder of numerous orders and the title of Honored Economist of Ukraine.
Viktor Pshonka – former Prosecutor General of Ukraine.
Patriarch Kirill – head of the Russian Orthodox Church, deprived of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise I degree.
Artists on the list:
The titles of “People’s Artist of Ukraine” and “Honored Artist of Ukraine” have been stripped from a number of popular Russian performers, including Nikolai Baskov, Philip Kirkorov, Ani Lorak, and Taisiya Povaliy.
Context of the decision:
On November 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a bill by President Zelensky that allows for the deprivation of state awards from persons who promote Russia, spread propaganda, or commit other actions against Ukraine.
According to the law, persons deprived of state awards lose all rights and privileges associated with them.
Photo: Ani Lorak / Facebook
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On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term.
“Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of such a leadership position, we pray that your decisions will be guided by wisdom and compassion, as well as by the strength necessary to maintain harmony and security in your great and God-protected nation,” noted Patr. Bartholomew:
“The Ecumenical Patriarchate, with its ancient history and its fundamental commitment to dialogue and reconciliation, remains a constant supporter of all efforts to promote peace and understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. We hope that under your leadership the United States will continue to support the cause of religious freedom and human dignity – values that resonate deeply in the Orthodox Christian tradition and all faith communities,” the congratulatory letter said.
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