Putin Secures Fifth Term Amidst Escalating Crackdown on Dissent

As Vladimir Putin prepares for another term, Russia intensifies its repression of opposition, targeting both high-profile figures and ordinary citizens.

• Russia's crackdown on dissent has intensified, with high-profile opposition figures and ordinary citizens facing imprisonment and harsh penalties.
• The death of Alexei Navalny marks a significant moment in Russia's journey back to authoritarianism, with the Kremlin no longer concealing its efforts to suppress dissent.
• New laws criminalizing anti-war stances and the spread of 'false' information about the military have led to the arrest and imprisonment of hundreds, including a lonely radio enthusiast and a poet.
• Human rights activists and independent journalists are among those targeted, with some facing decades in prison for their opposition to Putin's regime.
• The upcoming presidential election, expected to extend Putin's rule, occurs amidst a climate of fear and repression, with the state exerting control over social media, culture, and public discourse.

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