Russian Presidential Election and Vladimir Putin's Victory

Vladimir Putin wins a landslide victory in a stage-managed Russian presidential election with no real opposition, extending his rule for at least six more years amidst crackdowns on dissent and suspicion of fraud. The result was dismissed as neither free nor fair by Western leaders, while those who oppose Putin face persecution and exile. Putin's approval ratings remain high despite ongoing conflicts with the West and internal repression.

Russian Presidential Election 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin poised to extend rule in tightly controlled election with no real alternatives; critics silenced through imprisonment or exile; economy resilient despite Western sanctions; tight controls and limited monitoring raise concerns about democratic process.