Reuters exclusively reported that Boris Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old former opposition lawmaker, is running a long-shot campaign to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency. Nadezhdin says his call to end Russia’s war in Ukraine has put rocket boosters under his bid.
Politics
In Russia, anti-war candidate tries to harness protest vote against Putin
24 January 2024, 1:44 am 1 minute
Market Impact
The outcome of the election is not in doubt. Putin, in power as either president or prime minister for more than two decades and in control of all the state’s levers, is set to win another six-year term in a contest critics say is a crude imitation of democracy.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Politics
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Government & Public Services
Regions: Europe
Countries: Russia
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Significant National Story
