The so-called “Russian presidential elections” will take place on March 15th-17th.
We all understand perfectly well that the upcoming show has nothing to do with the democratic election procedure. And we clearly see that the usurpation of power by Vladimir Putin, his permanent and uncontrolled rule, which turned Russia into a totalitarian dictatorship, brings nothing but wars and repression. The restoration of democracy, the return of rights and freedoms have long been an urgent need not only for the people of Russia, but also for the whole world.
The global action of Free Russians “The Noon Against Putin” takes place in the days of “elections” March 15th-17th. The action is aimed to prevent another presidential term for Putin and in case of his obviously falsified victory to achieve official recognition from the world community of the illegitimacy of the “election” result and the illegitimacy of Putin as president.
This global action is intended to once again show that millions of Russians, both in the Russian Federation and abroad, do not support either Putin or his regime, consistently oppose the war and want to see Russia as a civilized democratic state of free people.
In January Alexei Navalny announced this protest action — dubbed “The Noon Against Putin” — urging voters to go to polling places midday on March 17th, the third and final day of Russia’s presidential vote. Its essence is simple: voters are called to come to their polling stations at noon local time and show that there are a lot of them who disagree.
This safe action is intended first of all for those who live in the Russian Federation, and the action will be supported by Russians in many cities around the world. In free countries, rallies, processions, and pickets at embassies will also be organized.
As part of the action, anti-war and democratic communities of Russians in different countries of the world are appealing to governments with a demand not to recognize Putin as a legitimate president.
Yulia Navalnaya has called on Alexei Navalny’s supporters to protest against President Putin and the invasion of Ukraine by turning up to polling places “at noon” on the final day of Russia’s upcoming election https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93hgn6hrzUI&t=2s.
“I want to do what Alexei thought was right, and I urge everyone to come to his memory,” – said Julia Navalnaya in a video published Wednesday, March 6th.
Julia Navalnaya called on voters to cast their ballot for any candidate besides Putin, deface their ballot or simply stand at polling places and then leave.
Julia Navalnaya also urged supporters to persuade at least one other person to take part in the election day protest action: “This will be your personal contribution to the common cause. There are probably many people close to you who are against Putin and against the war.”
Putin is all but guaranteed secure his fifth overall presidential term in the March 15th-17th election, as he faces no real opposition on the ballot.
A large-scale election campaign “The Noon Against Putin” will show how many people in Russia are really against Putin’s dictatorship. On March 17th, election day, the “Russia without Putin” campaign will not end. The name of the campaign makes it clear that it will only end when the main goal has been achieved.
Join the campaign for a free democratic Russia, for a world without Putin, wars and repression. Together we will win!
“The Noon Against Putin” action will take place
WHERE: RF embassy, Kristianiagade 5, Copenhagen
WHEN: March 17th, 2024, 12:00