Vladimir Putin has been re-elected as Russia’s President in an election characterized by the absence of genuine opposition. Many of his potential rivals were either dead, imprisoned, exiled, or disqualified from participating, ensuring an election without real competition. This victory extends Putin’s tenure until 2030, making him the longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin. With the […]
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