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Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off, With March Date Confirmed

RUSSIA
  • Following proposals made earlier this week, with upper house of parliament have confirmed March 17th, 2024 as the next Presidential Election, with Putin seen running for a fifth term in office. The confirmation effectively begins the election campaign.
  • Russian public figures are to have their security tightened following proposals made to the Federation Council after the assassination of former Ukrainian lawmaker Illia Kyva on Russia soil, in an attack claimed by the Ukrainian secret services.
  • VTB hold an event later today, with participation from CBR governor Nabiullina, finance minister Siluanov as well as Kremlin aide Oreshkin.

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