Putin Sees Disastrous Start to Presidential Election

The beginning of Russia's three-day election weekend was marred by protests, military conflict and reported cyber attacks as President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to be elected to serve another six-year term.

Moscow officials were once again accused by Western officials and Russian adversaries of tipping the country's presidential election in Putin's favor ahead of polls opening on Friday. Several of Putin's challengers were running campaigns from behind bars or were blocked from appearing on the presidential ballot. If things continue to go as planned for Putin, due to a law he signed in 2021,...