Vladimir Putin's biggest political opponent is a single mum-of-three. Who is Ekaterina Duntsova?

America is not the only country to hold elections next year: Presidential elections are also due in Russia in 2024. It is considered certain that Putin will run again. There are hardly any opposing candidates so far. But one is daring.

Putin's election is a certainty - this woman wants to prevent it

While rumors persist that Putin is seriously ill - or even dead - official Russian media are reporting that the incumbent president is running for re-election. And even has concrete plans for Russia's future.

The fact that not all Russians are satisfied with Putin's policies is demonstrated particularly impressively by one woman: journalist Ekaterina Duntsova. She herself comes from the depths of Siberia, is a single mother of three and has already gained experience in local politics. In addition to journalism, she also studied law.

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She announces that she intends to run for election

The 40-year-old has now announced via Telegram that she wants to stand for election in 2024 and overthrow Putin - despite all the risks:

Today I am sharing with you an important decision that has been maturing in my heart for a long time. Because I love our country, because I want Russia to be a democratic, prosperous and peaceful state. And now our country is moving in a completely different direction: away from rights and freedoms, away from love and peace, away from a beautiful future.

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Duntsova has to overcome various hurdles - and is taking a big risk

She is well aware of the risks of publicly challenging Putin. She also remembers exactly what happened to Putin's last rival, Alexei Navalny.

But she is not intimidated - not even by the public prosecutor's office or the high hurdles to be allowed to stand as a candidate at all. She emphasized in an official statement:

I understand that many want to wait and see at the moment [...] but we have to act [...] Let's at least try!

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This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

Sources used:

Wahlwebseite: Ekaterina Duntsova

Telegram: @Duntsova

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