Elections in Russia are imminent, with President Putin urging participation from March 15-17, stressing unity.
Putin, set for his fifth term, faces little opposition after Navalny's demise.
Early global voting proceeds smoothly, including in Eastern Ukraine.
Kyiv condemns this, citing violations of international law.
The Russian Federation Council sets the official election date for March 17, signalling Putin's entrenched leadership akin to a president-for-life.
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