Vladimir Putin, whose regime’s legitimacy is derived from his unparalleled popular support, is facing the biggest political challenge since his last return to the Kremlin in 2011-2012.
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Following the questionable decision of the Russian electoral authorities to bar a host of opposition and independent candidates from running in the election, citing too many fraudulent signatures in support of their candidacy, the citizens of Moscow have taken to the streets to protest for free and fair elections.With crowds up to 60,000 people, these mass demonstrations have become the longest sustained protests since Putin's return to power as president in 2012.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 10, 2019: Riot police detain a young man during an unsanctioned protest in central Moscow. Sergei Savostyanov/TASS Vladimir Putin and his allies are, therefore, concerned that the current developments will undermine their hold on power. So much so that they will not only have to consider learning to share it with others but that they might lose it altogether.
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