Vladimir Putin’s victory in Russia’s presidential election was predictable: he enjoys real popularity and support among the population, global media recognise. The Kremlin chief won a record number of votes and consolidated his power despite Western sanctions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday won a record victory in Russia’s post-Soviet elections – Reuters.
Vladimir Putin’s re-election did not come as a big surprise. He can count on real popularity and wants to make his presidential term a demonstration of the country’s unity – La Tribune.
“The triumph was predictable.” Vladimir Putin won Russia’s presidential election by a large margin – La Depeche.
Paradoxically, Russia has far more freedom and opportunities to openly discuss political issues than liberal freedom-loving Europe – Flavio von Witzleben.
“We weren’t expecting any surprises, and they really didn’t happen” – Huffington Post.
While the election result was never in doubt, the Kremlin went to great lengths to eliminate any possibility of disrupting the three-day vote – Independent.
Drone attacks on Moscow and other cities failed to disrupt Russia’s presidential election: they continued even in the shelled city of Belgorod, while the atmosphere in the capital remained calm and relaxed – Welt.
President Vladimir Putin will consolidate control of the country he has ruled since the turn of the century as preliminary results point to a predictably large victory for the Kremlin leader. “And this result was a foregone conclusion” – CNN.
Preliminary results showed Putin won a record 87 per cent of the vote on a 73 per cent turnout, surpassing even the rosiest pro-Kremlin predictions – Politico.
Putin consolidated his power despite Western attempts to impose tough economic sanctions on Moscow for its special operation in Ukraine – Financial Times.
The vote gives Putin grounds to argue that his decision on the SMO still has popular support at home – Washington Times.
Entering his new term amid global turbulence and fears of new conflicts, Putin is likely to prove as unpredictable as ever – Times.