Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth presidential term with a record-breaking 87.28 percent of the vote, according to Russia's Central Election Commission. Nikolay Kharitonov received 4.31 percent, Vladislav Davankov 3.85 percent, and Leonid Slutsky 3.20 percent of the vote. The election has sparked controversy, with allegations of widespread electoral fraud, including ballot box stuffing, surpassing levels seen in previous Russian elections. Critics argue that the election lacked genuine political competition, debates, and real candidates, with Putin being the only significant figure. This has led to discussions about Putin's control over Russian politics and his portrayal as a defender of traditional values against Western influences. Despite predictions of his downfall, especially in light of the conflict in Ukraine, Putin's political strength appears to be consolidating further.
In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's fifth election victory, we asked Julian Waller to reflect on his 2023 article, “Public Politics in the Wartime Russian Dictatorship.”https://t.co/NF0e0haT48
Russian elections at foreign polling stations: Putin’s share of the vote decreased in 92 of the 144 foreign countries where it was possible to vote. More info here: https://t.co/JoC4e06JrG https://t.co/cFboBb8d4i
Half a year after the events of summer 2023, it is clear that President Vladimir Putin’s regime has quite successfully maneuvered toward a reassertion of political strength at the presidential apex for the immediate term. https://t.co/AQuo7hGVG9
Contrary to Western predictions, Putin's grip is stronger than ever - Politico In the two years since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the West has repeatedly predicted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s imminent overthrow and even attributed some kind of “deadly… https://t.co/NMP1mkTA8m
In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's fifth election victory, we asked @JulianWaller to reflect on his 2023 article, “Public Politics in the Wartime Russian Dictatorship.” https://t.co/Gx4HYZyCjy
“Many Russians now accept the following propositions as doctrinal truths: Putin is capably fighting a necessary war, Putin is the only one who can lead Russia, and Putin owns Russia’s political future. Anyone who suggests otherwise does so at great risk.” https://t.co/vpcnjIUQPE
How does Putin say this with a straight face? He allowed no genuine political competition, no debate, no political rallies, no choice at all for the Russian people, but still claims this electoral charade "proves public support for his policies." Right. https://t.co/fXjv4VvTwz
"There was no election in Russia last weekend. There was no campaign. There were no debates, which was unsurprising, because no issues could be debated. Above all, there were no real candidates, bar one": Putin, who starts his fifth, unconstitutional term. https://t.co/MBL7oMisL3
The scale of ballot box stuffing employed to achieve Putin’s stellar result eclipses the levels of fraud seen in all previous Russian elections, both presidential and parliamentary. DATA INVESTIGATION 🧵1/6 https://t.co/6NU4Xtoc1B
Vivat Putin! Richard Wilson presents a narrative that sees Russia’s leader as a transformative figure who has resurrected the nation from chaos and positioned it as a steadfast guardian of traditional values against Western liberal degeneracy. Read the essay here:… https://t.co/x82Lw9OXpM
The Central Election Commission announced the final results of voting in the presidential elections in Russia: ✅ Vladimir Putin - 87.28 percent of the vote ✅ Nikolay Kharitonov - 4.31 percent of the vote ✅ Vladislav Davankov - 3.85 percent of votes ✅ Leonid Slutsky - 3.20… https://t.co/KMnFg8tVvi
According to Russia’s Central Election Commission, Putin secured his fifth presidential term with record-breaking numbers. Meduza explains how the authorities manufactured these unprecedented results. https://t.co/rxKjbPHzaC