"Ukrainians Under Occupation Back Putin in Russian Election Amidst Controversy"

In the Russia-occupied parts of four Ukrainian regions, residents are coerced at gunpoint to fill in early ballot forms for Russia's presidential election, with Vladimir Putin as the likely winner. The presence of armed Russian servicemen and the lack of secrecy in voting intimidate Ukrainians into supporting the election. Those who refuse to vote or criticize the election are taken to informal prisons. Observers expect significant vote-rigging and high turnout to create an illusion of support for Putin. The election is widely criticized by Ukrainian officials and international observers.