With all the accusations and retributions Vladimir Putin has had to deflect from Britain this week over the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal, one thing the Russian president hasn't had to fret about is his re-election. So the only drama election night will be watching how many Russians get off the couch to cast ballots. Winemaker Andrey Kulichkov of Sober Bash Winery said he won't be voting in Russia's presidential election, because he believes it is a foregone conclusion. In Krasnodar's main pedestrian area, Putin supporters and detractors were about 50-50. Zara Myet and Mariett Sabsokova, both strong Putin supporters, suggested he would get their votes — largely because they didn't see any other option.

Source: CBC News March 17, 2018 08:00 UTC