Putin wins another term in controversial Russian election

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule for six more years after an election with no real alternatives. Putin faced token rivals in a tightly controlled environment, with no public criticism allowed. Despite challenges from Ukraine, Russia's wartime economy has expanded. Opposition urged protest votes. Voting took place across 11 time zones, with reports of vandalism. Western leaders criticized the election as undemocratic.


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