What's happened
Russian President Putin is set to win another term in the upcoming election, with limited opposition and anti-war candidates barred from running. Anti-Kremlin voters are exploring options like spoiling ballots to protest the lack of choice.
Why it matters
The upcoming Russian presidential election, with Putin expected to secure another term, highlights the limited options for anti-Kremlin voters. The barring of anti-war candidates and calls for protests by Navalny's widow underscore the challenges faced by those seeking to express dissent in a tightly controlled political environment.
What the papers say
The Moscow Times reports on the limited options for anti-Kremlin voters in the upcoming election, with some considering spoiling their ballots as a form of protest. France 24 highlights the barring of anti-war candidates and the potential for protests, as Navalny's widow criticizes the elections as 'a complete fiction and a fake.'
How we got here
The Russian presidential election is set to take place with Putin expected to secure another term. The barring of anti-war candidates and the call for protests reflect the challenges faced by anti-Kremlin voters in expressing dissent in a political environment dominated by the Kremlin's control.
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