1/ The most dishonest "election"
The dirtiest "election" in history has been held in Russia. Despite the exact number of stolen votes remaining unknown, Vladimir Putin claimed a record 87% victory, nearly matching the figures of Central Asian dictators who frequently exceed 90% 2/ in elections. This result was achieved through fraud on an unprecedented scale.

Mathematical evidence can confirm falsifications
Following every election in Russia, analysts scrutinize the data on turnout and vote distribution for irregularities.

1/ The discussion at the @Europarl_EN on February 14, 2024, provided a platform for Russian pro-democracy forces to voice their concerns about the upcoming presidential "election" in Russia and its implications for democracy and human rights in the country. 2/ Natalia Arno @Natalia_Budaeva, President of Free Russia Foundation, emphasized the urgent need to address the deteriorating human rights situation and the crackdown on dissenting voices.

1/ The Russian State Duma has authorized the confiscation of property for spreading "fake news about the military." What does the law entail? Who could be affected by it? What types of property can be seized? 2/ Another law has been passed, allowing for the confiscation of property for spreading "fake news about the military," collaborating with "undesirable organizations," and providing support to international organizations.

1/ On February 6, 2024, a resounding condemnation was issued regarding Russia's treatment of pro-democracy leader Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza

2/ Mr. Kara-Murza, a prominent advocate for democracy, the rule of law, and fair elections in Russia, garnered support among lawmakers: @HouseForeign, led by Chairman @RepMcCaul, called on the Russian Federation to immediately release Mr. Kara-Murza and other opposition leaders

1/ The news of Boris Nemtsov's death stunned the entire country. On February 27, 2015, he was ruthlessly shot on the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge in Moscow, mere steps away from the Kremlin. 2/ The politician's murder reverberated significantly in Russia and beyond, prompting spontaneous memorial rallies and mourning processions. It became evident that the situation was poised to deteriorate further.

1/ Russian pro-democracy activist Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza, currently serving a 25-year sentence on charges of state treason, has been moved to another facility in Omsk — Penal Colony 7, known for its stricter detention protocols. 2/ According to lawyer Vadim Prokhorov, Mr. Kara-Murza received this punishment for a "malicious violation of the established order of serving his sentence." Vladimir managed to convey a letter to his attorneys, in which he revealed that on Friday, January 26, he was unexpectedly

1/ "You are being forced to surrender your Russia without a fight to a gang of traitors, thieves, and scoundrels who have seized power. Don't lose the will to resist," declared @navalny after a Russian court upheld his 19-year prison sentence on extremism charges. Thread 🧵 2/ The First Court of Appeal of General Jurisdiction confirmed the Moscow City Court's ruling from the previous month.

1/ "If you have Putin, you have rivers of blood": Moscow court sentences Russian opposition activist to 7 years in prison. His crime? "Justifying terrorism" and "issuing threats of violence." His offense? Comments and posts on Facebook. 2/ On May 17, 2023, an pro-democracy activist Mikhail Kriger, a member of the Solidarnost movement, was sentenced by a Russian military court to seven years in prison. He was convicted of "justifying terrorism" and "issuing threats of violence."

1/ Russian School Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Referring to Crimean Bridge Explosion as "Putin's Birthday Present" 2/ On May 11, 2023, Nikita Tushkanov, a 29-year-old history teacher from Russia's Komi Republic, was sentenced to 5,5 years in prison on charges of "justifying terrorism" due to a social media post about the bombing of the Crimean bridge.

1/ The number of acts of sabotage in Russia has surged in 2023, more than doubling compared to the previous year, according to the independent news site Vyorstka, which reported on May 15, 2023. 2/ Publicly reported incidents of attacks on Russian railways, military enlistment centers, energy sites, and other targets have reached at least 57 between January and May 2023. Railway tracks have been the primary target, accounting for nearly two-thirds of this year's attacks

Senators from both sides of the aisle, including @SenatorCardin and @SenatorWicker, have come together to demand the immediate release of Russian democratic opposition leader @vkaramurza. Kara-Murza has been detained by the Kremlin and is currently undergoing a sham trial.
1/ Kara-Murza, a two-time survivor of poisoning by the Kremlin, has been a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights in Russia. His continued detention is a grave injustice and a violation of basic human rights.
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1/4. On March 21, 2023, the Russian Investigative Committee carried out extensive searches in the offices and homes of numerous employees at Memorial NGO in Moscow, a respected human rights organization.

en.zona.media/article/2023/0… 2/4. Memorial documented Soviet repressions and human rights abuses in modern Russia and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. Founded in the late 1980s, it is one of Russia's most highly regarded non-governmental organizations.

Vladimir Kara-Murza: "I do not understand the accusation, and I plead not guilty."
The trial of @vkaramurza, an opposition politician, journalist, and historian, began on March 13, 2023, in Moscow amidst tight security measures.
1/ The politician faces charges under 3 articles, including high treason, and could potentially receive a prison sentence of up to 25 years. All hearings related to the Kara-Murza case will take place behind closed doors, with journalists and diplomats being barred from the court
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