Vladimir Putin Wins Russia’s Stage-Managed Election
President Vladimir Putin won Russia’s stage-managed election on Sunday by an overwhelming majority, a result that seemed predetermined. This victory extends his rule at least until 2030.
Moreover, with most opposition candidates either dead, jailed, exiled, or barred from participation—and dissent effectively outlawed in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022—Putin faced no significant challenge to his presidency.
Here are some significant stories making headlines recently, complemented by impactful images:
Migrants breach infrastructure set up by the Texas National Guard on the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, March 21. US Customs and Border Protection stated that the situation is “under control.” The circumstances leading to this incident remain unclear. Omar Ornelas/USA TodayLouicamene Chery and her daughter Marie-Christine Marcelin, 4, wait at Médecins Sans Frontières emergency clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Sunday, March 17. Criminal groups have been attacking the last remnants of the Haitian state. Streets in the capital have turned into ghost towns, as residents seldom leave their homes due to the threat of violence, according to CNN reports.The Chicago River is dyed green in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday, March 16.Yulia Navalnya, widow of the late opposition figure Alexey Navalny, standing in line to vote in Russia’s presidential election at the Russian embassy in Berlin on March 17. Navalnaya urged for collective turnout as a sign of opposition.Ko Muang Phet, a white buffalo sold for 18 million baht, is shown with his new owner after a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok on March 20.Police intervening to block an anti-government demonstration against food scarcity at soup kitchens and proposed reforms by Argentinian President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Monday, March 18. Natacha Pisarenko/APPresident Joe Biden arrives at a campaign event in Saginaw, Michigan, on Thursday, March 14.Palestinians seek cover as smoke billows from an Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City on Monday, March 18.The casket of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney lying in state ahead of his funeral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on March 19.People undertaking cleanup efforts following a tornado in Lakeview, Ohio, on March 15. Damaging storms and tornadoes devastating Indiana and Ohio have resulted in fatalities and prompted search and rescue operations, officials stated.Ballet teacher Jo-Anne Wyngaard instructing during a ballet class in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, on March 19.People experiencing the beauty of cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, during peak bloom on March 17, marking an early spring.NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus during their space suit check prior to a planned launch to the International Space Station, which was aborted 20 seconds before scheduled launch.Rohingya refugees awaiting rescue from their capsized boat off West Aceh, Indonesia, on March 21.Demonstrators watching as a police officer attempts to put out a bonfire lit during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 16. Thousands have been protesting, demanding governmental accountability and the release of hostages held in Gaza.Participants napping during a World Sleep Day event held in Mexico City on March 15.Trucks queuing to load chrome at a mine in Marikana, South Africa, on March 14.Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards showcasing an impressive dunk during a game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on March 18, leading the Timberwolves in scoring.Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, warning that a loss in the 2024 election would be detrimental for the US auto industry, promising protective policies for domestic manufacturing.Competitors in the men’s 500 meters semifinal during ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on March 16.Fog envelops the village of Stetten, Germany, on March 19.Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announcing his resignation in Dublin on March 20, citing personal and mainly political reasons.The Kansas City Current playing against Portland Thorns FC in their season opener at the newly-built CPKC Stadium, claimed to be the first stadium designed for a women’s professional team in the world.A dog encountering a robotic police dog prototype during the presentation in Malaga, Spain, on March 19.
In summary, the highlights captured in images portray significant events ranging from political developments, natural phenomena, to cultural celebrations across various nations, reflecting the dynamic nature of current global affairs.
