Putin’s fake elections

Mary Ilyushina, a Washington Post reporter specializing in Russia and Ukraine, dives into the murky waters of Putin's regime. She discusses the legitimacy crisis behind Russia's draft and the protests erupting in response. Ilyushina sheds light on the contentious referendums in occupied Ukrainian territories and why they're mere illusions of democracy. The geopolitical impacts of these actions, including the dangerous situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power station, are explored. Lastly, she critiques the global responses to Russia's aggression and the struggle of Western sanctions.