Putin, excited after his difficulty to vote online in Russia's elections: "Thank you very much"

20minutosIndependentCenter12 hr. ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin voted electronically in the country's legislative elections, using a computer system that reportedly had issues with activation. The Kremlin released a video showing Putin voting via the internet, though social media users noted he seemed frustrated with the process. Putin has used electronic voting in previous elections, including the 2021 parliamentary elections and the 2024 presidential election. Other high-profile figures such as Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin also voted electronically. Sobyanin highlighted the convenience and security of online voting, noting that over 1.8 million Moscow residents had already cast their votes within seven hours. Putin urged Russians to vote in these elections to support Russia’s efforts in the war in Ukraine, a stance shared by ten of the eleven participating parties. Over 20% of Russian voters had already cast their ballots, with more than half of those who chose electronic voting having done so within the first few hours of the election day. Voting began in Moscow at 08:00 local time, nine hours after it started in the eastern regions of Chuk

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of Putin's participation in the legislative elections through electronic voting, mentioning his frustration with the system but not taking a clear ideological stance. It includes quotes from various officials and highlights the logistical aspects of the voting,

La VanguardiaIndependentProgressive22 hr. ago

In the days leading up to Russia's first legislative elections during wartime and amid rising tensions with European allies of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree to take external control of operations by two major Western companies in the country: the French retailer Auchan and the Swiss multinational Nestlé. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, this move is a response to military aid provided by these countries to Ukraine and attacks on Russian infrastructure. The decree transfers the Russian subsidiaries of Auchan and Nestlé into temporary management under the firm L.E.V. Management. This mechanism has been in place since April 2023 and applies to dozens of businesses from 'unfriendly' nations that remain operating in Russia. Peskov emphasized that the decision was influenced by the involvement of these countries in military actions against Russia, including attacks on civilian infrastructure. He clarified that this is only a temporary measure and no further decisions regarding the assets have been made.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Russian government's actions as a direct response to Western military support for Ukraine and attacks on Russian infrastructure, using terms like 'countries inimical' and emphasizing the geopolitical conflict. It presents the measures taken by the Kremlin as justified within a