In the recent elections held in the territories annexed by Russia, President Vladimir Putin received an overwhelmingly high percentage of votes, according to various reports. Denis Pushilin, the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, stated that Putin gained 95% of the vote in Donetsk. Specific percentages reported include 95.23% in Donetsk, 94.12% in Luhansk, 88.12% in Kherson, and 92.95% in Zaporizhzhya. These elections have been criticized and viewed as a propaganda tool by some, indicating a skewed representation of the local populace's political preferences.
In the former Ukrainian regions that joined the Russian Federation last year, Putin was the overwhelming favorite. Not surprising. 🔹Donetsk: 95% voted Putin 🔹Lugansk: 94% voted Putin 🔹Kherson: 88% voted Putin 🔹Zaporozhye: 93% voted Putin https://t.co/uBeU2tp6PT
According to the russian propaganda, Putin received 95% in Donbas , 94% in Luhansk, 93% in Zaporizhia, and 88% in Kherson region. I wonder why. https://t.co/ztPixtfpWi
🇷🇺 Turnout of the new Republics of the Russian Federation: ◽Donetsk: 95.23% voted Putin ◽Lugansk: 94.12% voted Putin ◽Kherson: 88.12% voted Putin ◽Zaporozhye: 92.95% voted Putin https://t.co/fFAZtwyc27
This election was always going to be used as a propaganda tool for claiming that eastern Ukrainians are desperately happy to be "protected" by Russia The authorities say Putin has received 88% of the vote in Kherson, 93% in Zaporizhzhya, 94% in Luhansk and >95% in Donetsk
In the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic', Putin gained 95% of the vote, Denis Pushilin, Head of the self proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic said. 🤡 https://t.co/EHzeAQnBfD