Vladimir Putin’s ally Sergei Sobyanin has won the election for mayor of Moscow, Russian election officials have announced. Sergei Sobyanin secured 51.3% – just above the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second-round ballot. His main rival, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, polled 27.2%. Alexei Navalny called for a run-off and refused to recognize the results,… Continue reading Sergei Sobyanin wins Moscow mayor election