Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:32am on 18 Mar 2024,Monday International
Vladimir Putin clinched his fifth term as Russian President in a landslide victory, making him the longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin. Putin boasted of Russia's "transparent democracy" in his victory speech, taking a swipe at Western elections. Despite criticism and allegations of illegitimacy, Putin secured 87% of the vote, with a turnout of 74.22%, surpassing 2018's numbers. Critics argue that the elections were skewed in Putin's favor, with dissenting voices sidelined. Notably, Putin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, died under suspicious circumstances in prison. With his extended tenure until 2030, Putin solidifies his grip on power amidst growing scrutiny both domestically and internationally.
