Vladimir Putin Set to Extend Rule in Russia with Predictable Election Victory

Published: 18 March 2024 at 00:09

Partial results from Russia\'s election show Putin leading with 87.3% of the vote, ensuring his rule until at least 2030. Opposition candidates are deceased, imprisoned, exiled, or barred, solidifying his grip on power. Putin dismissed the election as bureaucratic but emphasized its importance in affirming his authority. Constitutional changes may allow him to stay in power until 2036. Putin celebrates victory, highlighting unity and defiance against Western pressure. Fiercest opponents have recently died, further consolidating Putin\'s position.

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