"Russian Voters Risk Lengthy Jail Sentences for Noon Voting"

Russian voters face potential jail time of up to eight years for participating in a planned "rally against Putin" by voting at the same time on the final day of the presidential ballot, which lacks genuine opposition due to disqualifications and restrictions. The "Noon Against Putin" movement aims to demonstrate opposition unity, but the Moscow Prosecutor's Office has warned of severe legal consequences for participation. Despite Putin's expected victory, the Kremlin seeks high turnout to bolster his image and support for the war in Ukraine, while critics call for world leaders not to recognize the election results.