Putin Wins Fifth Term in Landslide Victory Amid Global Reactions

Putin's reelection sparks widespread condemnation from the West and support from countries like China and India, highlighting deep geopolitical divides.

• Putin secures a fifth term with 87.29% of the vote in an election criticized by the West as neither free nor fair.
• Western leaders condemn the election process, citing repression and intimidation, while countries like China, India, and others offer congratulations.
• The election, held also in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, aims to show domestic and international support for Putin's policies.
• Putin's victory is seen as a mandate to continue his aggressive foreign policy and domestic reforms, despite international sanctions.
• The diverse global response to Putin's reelection underscores the shifting geopolitical landscape, with Russia forging stronger ties with certain nations.

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