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Putin's Election Juggernaut: A Look at the Controversial Russian Presidential Victory

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Vladimir Putin's recent landslide victory in the Russian presidential election has sparked global concern and controversy. Find out more about the intriguing details surrounding his election win.

Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia's presidency has tightened after winning almost 90% of the vote in what many claim was a rigged election. Despite concerns about the lack of effective opposition, Putin's victory solidifies his hold on power for another six years, causing worry in many countries worldwide. Even with allegations of rigging, Putin's win signals a continuation of his dominion over Russian politics.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other leaders who benefit from Putin's rejection of a Western-led global order are likely celebrating his victory. The lack of a substantial challenge to Putin's rule has raised eyebrows internationally, with concerns about the implications of another term under his leadership. This victory, although expected, underscores Putin's control of Russia's political landscape despite some opposition voices managing to make themselves heard.

The election results come amidst protests and arrests, particularly following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The controversial vote, set to keep Putin in office until at least 2030, has drawn condemnation from Western nations, with accusations of violating civil and political rights. Despite the backlash, Putin's landslide win and dismissive remarks about US democracy showcase his unwavering position in Russian politics.

In a surprising turn, Putin addressed Navalny's death for the first time, claiming he agreed to a prisoner swap involving the late opposition leader. This revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the already contentious election. As Putin revels in his victory, the world watches closely to see the implications of his continued reign over Russia.

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Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with almost 90pc ... (ABC News)

Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia's presidency has tightened after early results in an election, many claim was rigged, indicated he'd win almost 90 per cent ...

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Six more years of Putin will worry many countries. But not China (CNN)

Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and other leaders benefiting from Vladimir Putin's rejection of a Western-led global order, will be cheering his inevitable ...

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Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition (Voice of America)

Russian presidential candidate and incumbent President Vladimir Putin speaks at his election campaign headquarters, after polling stations closed on the final ...

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Putin hails election victory but critics made voices heard despite ... (CBS News)

Presidential election results underlined Vladimir Putin's total control of Russia's political system but opposition still managed to surface despite harsh ...

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Russia elections: Protesters arrested on final day of vote set to give ... (BBC News)

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.

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Putin 'wins' rigged Russian election with 87 percent of the vote (POLITICO.eu)

Preliminary results indicate a huge victory for Vladimir Putin but thousands protest at polling stations and Russian embassies worldwide.

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Putin claims he agreed to prisoner swap involving Navalny before ... (The Guardian)

Re-elected Russian president makes first public comment on death of opposition leader, which he calls 'sad event'

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Putin basks in election win that was never in doubt even as ... (NPR)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years after wrapping up an election that gave voters no real ...

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Putin speaks Navalny's name for first time, claims he agreed to ... (POLITICO.eu)

President says “some colleagues” proposed a deal several days before the opposition leader died in a Russian prison, “but unfortunately what happened, ...

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Basking in his Russian election win, Putin talks about political ... (CNBC)

Speaking to reporters late Sunday night, Putin made rare comments on the death of his political nemesis Alexei Navalny.

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West condemns Putin re-election as violating 'civil and political rights' (Financial Times)

UK and EU denounce presidential vote in Russia as bloc readies sanctions over death of Alexei Navalny.

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Putin claims landslide in Russian election and scorns US democracy (BBC News)

Officials give Vladimir Putin 87% of the vote, in an election where no credible opponent could stand.

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Putin, Kim, Assad and their most fantastical election wins (POLITICO.eu)

If you don't win more than 90 percent of the votes, you're not doing it right.

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Putin had to contrive a 'landslide' – because he knows cracks are ... (The Guardian)

The Kremlin will use this victory to justify an intensified war. But even the state news agency reported election rebellion, says Russia expert Samantha de ...

The Multiple Sly Layers Of Degradation In Putin's Election (Forbes)

Putin has twisted the populace into infinitely tortuous braids of complicity. Witness the painful kitsch of his fake election.

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Putin finally names Navalny and claims he agreed prisoner swap (BBC News)

Vladimir Putin has always refused to refer to his main opponent in Russia by name, but now that Alexei Navalny is dead, he has changed tack.

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Putin wins presidential election (Kids News)

Vladimir Putin has been re-elected as Russian president after winning an election where he faced no serious competition from other candidates. After ruling ...

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Putin claims a new six-year term in vote condemned as not free or fair (The Washington Post)

MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Monday brushed aside condemnation of the Russian presidential election as neither free nor fair and rejected allegations of ...

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Vladimir Putin cements Russian rule for another six years (Financial Times)

Simply sign up to the Russian politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Vladimir Putin is cruising to victory in Russia's presidential election, ...

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With Putin's new coronation, Kremlin cultivates image of leader for life (The Washington Post)

When Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared for a late-night news conference to claim a fifth term, he appeared visibly elated, as if manipulating ...

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Putin wins Russian election; Supreme Court tackles misinformation ... (NPR)

Putin hails his victory in a Russian election with no real opposition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that examines whether the government ...

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With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a ... (The Associated Press)

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won't relent in its invasion of Ukraine and has announced plans for a buffer zone to protect against ...

In First Post-Election Speech, Putin Threatens NATO With World War III (TIME)

The Russian leader made the comments following a presidential election that watchdogs have been quick to call a 'sham' contest.

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Putin vows Russia cannot be 'intimidated' in election day victory ... (FRANCE 24)

Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be "intimidated" as he hailed an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving ...

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West condemns 'undemocratic' Russian election as results show ... (The Guardian)

Western nations have widely condemned Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin claimed a landslide victory that will keep him in power until at ...

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Putin's vote share nears outer limits but still the only way is up (The Guardian)

Vladimir Putin is approaching the electoral outer limits. Claiming a record landslide on Sunday of 87.28% of the vote on a 77.44% turnout, Putin has launched ...

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Vladimir Putin's hold on power has been extended. Here are three ... (ABC News)

The Russian president's reign is set to continue for another six years, but his country faces numerous challenges, including a declining population, ...

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Russians in Serbia Voted Heavily Against Putin, Leaked Data Suggest (Balkan Insight)

Leaked document suggests that Russians in Serbia casting ballots on Sunday in Russia's presidential election voted heavily against Vladimir Putin.

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Russians vote for Putin must be accepted, Italy's Salvini says (Reuters India)

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini distanced himself on Monday from Western leaders' critical response to Vladimir Putin's landslide victory in ...

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Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party (Eurasianet)

President Vladimir Putin performed strongly in the elections in most of Central Asia, where large number of Russians reside, although he received a ...

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After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn't going ... (Alaska Public Media News)

Vladimir Putin was reelected with 87% of ballots, in a three-day election derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.

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Putin hails illegal annexation of Crimea after claiming election win (BBC News)

The president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.

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'It happens': Putin breaks silence on Navalny's death (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Russian president said he supported an idea, discussed before Alexei Navalny's death, of exchanging the opposition figure for Russians imprisoned in the ...

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West decries Russia's reelection of Putin; China, India vow closer ties (Reuters)

Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's landslide reelection as unfair and undemocratic, but China, India and ...

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Hear what Putin said about US court cases involving Trump after ... (CNN)

Russian President Vladimir Putin won reelection and slammed the US political system in a post-election appearance. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

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