Russia's presidential election is a foregone conclusion for Vladimir Putin. Three candidates without stature were tolerated while the real opposition was crushed with thousands of arrests.
Lasserpe estimates that this sham election leaves little alternative to the Russians who are summoned to offer a new mandate to the master of the Kremlin. He was winner of the Trophée Presse Citron in 2009 and the Prix Varenne in 2014. The France 24 summary of the week invites you to look back at the news that marked the week I subscribe to.