Putin running for elections

Bareen Abdulrahman, Managing Editor of Current Events

March 6, 2024

In his annual address to the Federal Embassy in Moscow, Russia on Feb. 29, President Vladimir Putin warned that the possibility of a nuclear war, if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, should be taken seriously.

“They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory,” Putin said, according to NPR. “What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with – all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization.”

With enough public support to confidently win the presidential election for his fifth term in the coming weeks, Putin left mention of the vote out of his address and instead discussed his future plans.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and between 45,000 to 85,000 Russian troops have been killed.

The invasion has been both a source of public support and public opposition within Russia.

Although Putin has gained popularity since the last election, Russian figures like Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly this month, have shown stark opposition to the war.

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Bareen Abdulrahman, Managing Editor of Current Events

In her third year as a Chatterbox staff member, Bareen Abdulrahman, ‘26, is prepared to work as the Managing Editor of Current Events. One of her goals is to stay on top of deadlines and be a worthy role model for her sections. Abdulrahman took Newswriting 1 and 2, News Production last year, and is again taking News Production this year. Abdulrahman is also the alternate officer for the Muslim Student Association (MSA). She plays the violin in Senior Orchestra, plays Lacrosse in the spring, and will try out for the Poetry Slam Team this year. Abdulrahman enjoys doing any activity or class, from News Production to Senior Orchestra, and from AP Seminar to English class. Her future plans are to do what she enjoys, most likely having a job that incorporates many activities into one. Abdulrahman enjoys making Jewelry, crocheting, painting, or any other handsy activity during her free time. She also loves to learn more about her religion Islam, and enjoys learning how to read Arabic with correct Tajweed.

Marwa Khzir, Managing Editor of Online Content

In her third year as a Chatterbox staff member, junior Marwa Khzir is excited to work as the Managing Editor of Online Content for the Chatterbox. Marwa Khzir hopes to improve her writing while also publishing as many articles as she can for the Chatterbox. Khzir's previous journalism experience includes News Writing 1, News Writing 2 and B/W Photography. Khzir is also involved in various extracurricular activities such as a Student Ambassador, a member of StuCO 2025, and the Fundraising Head for YPC (Youth Philanthropy Council). Khzir hopes to get into Law School and be a defense attorney in the future, helping wrongfully convicted prison members with getting freedom. Khzir enjoys playing soccer with her family and a favorite pastime for her is baking goods with her mom.