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Putin's Landslide Victory in Russian Election Sparks International Reactions

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Putin secures another term in a landslide victory, causing mixed reactions globally. What's next for Russia and its ties with other countries?

Vladimir Putin has once again emerged victorious in the recent Russian presidential election, securing a landslide win that extends his rule for another six years. The election results, with Putin receiving over 87% of the votes, have stirred up a mix of emotions worldwide. While some praise Putin's leadership, others criticize the lack of real opposition and the authoritarian nature of the election process.

The West has been quick to criticize the election results, with leaders from Germany and the UK denouncing the lack of free and fair elections in Russia. Meanwhile, China has congratulated Putin on his win, highlighting the close ties between the two countries and signaling ongoing cooperation.

Amidst the victory celebrations, concerns rise about the implications of Putin's extended term, especially considering the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. With Putin's total control over the political system, many countries, including China, watch cautiously as his leadership unfolds.

In a surprising turn of events, the election outcome in Russia raises questions about the future of global politics and the impact of authoritarian regimes. As Putin solidifies his position, the world anticipates how his rule will shape international relations and alliances in the coming years.

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Putin claims landslide win after Russian election with no real ... (NBC News)

President Vladimir Putin's rule over Russia will be extended for at least another six years, after the Kremlin declared him the landslide winner of a ...

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NTV Kenya: Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious ... (NTV Kenya)

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday,

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Putin set to win after 95.04% of ballots counted (Capital FM Kenya)

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

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Putin hails electoral victory that was preordained, after harshly ... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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Russia-Ukraine war live: west criticises Putin's election win as ... (The Guardian)

German foreign ministry says 'Putin's rule is authoritarian' while UK foreign secretary says 'this is not what free and fair elections look like'

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Russian election latest: Putin claims landslide win as West ... (BBC News)

Vladimir Putin wins a fifth term as Russian president by a landslide of 87%, according to Russian exit polls · He faced no credible opposition candidate as the ...

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China's Xi congratulates Putin on win, set to develop their ties (Reuters UK)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on winning another term as Russia's president and said China was set to maintain close ...

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Russia-Ukraine war live news: Putin hails polls win, Ukraine downs ... (Aljazeera.com)

Russian president casts election outcome as a vindication of his decision to defy the West and invade Ukraine.

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Putin wins election with no effective opposition (The Standard)

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or ...

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Vladimir Putin oo noqonaya hoggaamiyihii ugu wakhtiga dheeraa ... (BBC News)

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

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Russia's Vladimir Putin hails election victory, but critics make ... (CBS Pittsburgh)

Presidential election results underline Vladimir Putin's total control of Russia's political system, but his foes made their presence known.

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China expresses 'congratulations' as Russia's Vladimir Putin claims ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin on Monday, Beijing's state media reported.

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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 Election Victory (Vatican News)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling ...

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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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After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn't going ... (NPR)

Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory, taking some 87% of all ballots following three days of voting derided by Russia's opposition and the West ...

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

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China ties with Russia set to deepen after Putin election win (Citizen Digital)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election victory, hailing the Russian president as a force for progress as ...

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

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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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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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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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Putin secures 5th term as Russia's president after preordained election (PBS NewsHour)

President Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years on Monday with a highly orchestrated landslide in an election that followed the ...

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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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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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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 ...

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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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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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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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Ukraine says Putin's buffer zone comment is a sign of escalation (Reuters India)

A senior Ukrainian official said on Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin's idea of creating a buffer zone inside Ukrainian territory was a clear ...

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Russia election: Putin declared winner of race that was never in doubt (The Associated Press)

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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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Who congratulated Putin on his election victory and what does it say ... (The Guardian)

While the Russian election results were condemned in the west, the reaction across Asia, Africa and Latin America shows a new global dynamic is emerging.

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Exclusive: Putin to visit China in May (Reuters Africa)

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Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, others shower Russia's Putin with ... (Al-Monitor)

Several leaders in the region have extended their congratulations to Russia's President Vladimir Putin over his reelection, as Western countries condemned ...

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Putin calls on FSB to hunt Russians who joined Ukraine's army (POLITICO.eu)

We will punish them without any statute of limitations, wherever they may be located,” he said.

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War, reforms and a possible successor? Here's what we could see ... (CNBC)

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Putin's Next Term: More Repression in Russia, Aggression in Ukraine (United States Institute of Peace)

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