Vladimir Putin's landslide victory in Russia's Presidential election, securing 87.8% of the vote, marks a historic triumph amidst widespread criticism. The win propels Putin into a new six-year term, positioning him to become Russia's longest-serving leader. In his victory speech, Putin emphasized Russia's strategic interests and denounced Western interventionism, signaling continuity in Russian politics and raising concerns about democratic principles.
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00:00 According to Russian state media, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide
00:07 win in recently conducted presidential polls.
00:11 And with this landslide victory, in Russia's election Putin has solidified his grip on
00:16 power with an overwhelming 87.8% of the vote, according to the Public Opinion Foundation.
00:23 This historic victory marks the highest ever recorded percentage in Russia's modern electoral
00:28 history, reinforcing Putin's control amid widespread criticism and opposition protests.
00:35 Putin's victory paves the way for a new six-year term, positioning him to surpass Joseph Stalin
00:40 as Russia's longest-serving leader in two centuries.
00:45 Despite international criticism, including from the US, Germany and the UK, Putin's win
00:50 signals a record post-Soviet landslide, with opponents staging protests during polling.
00:56 Nikolai Kharitonov secured second place with just 4% of the vote, followed by the newcomer
01:02 Vladislav Davydov and an ultra-nationalist Leonid Slutsky.
01:08 In his victory speech in Moscow, Putin struck a resolute tone, emphasising Russia's strategic
01:13 interest, particularly amid the ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
01:18 Amid the chants of "Putin, Putin!" from supporters, Putin pledged to bolster the nation's defence
01:23 capabilities and confront the geopolitical challenges with an unwavering resolve.
01:28 As a former KGB officer who rose to power in 1999, Putin's message to the Western leaders
01:34 was pretty clear.
01:35 Russia remains an emboldened force to be reckoned with, with both war and peace for years to
01:40 come.
01:41 Putin utilised the opportunity to condemn the Western nations too, particularly targeting
01:46 the US for alleged political malpractice and judicial misconduct.
01:51 Amid mounting tension over the Ukraine war, Putin has also criticised the Western intervention,
01:55 portraying Russia's action as a necessary response to the perceived encroachment on
02:00 its sovereignty.
02:02 This landslide victory cements Putin's position as a dominant figure on the global stage,
02:07 signalling continuity in Russian politics while also raising concern over the consolidation
02:11 of power and democratic principles.
02:13 Now, as Putin prepares for a new term, the international community now watches more closely
02:18 than ever before, mindful of the implications of Russia's internal governance and its
02:23 relation with the rest of the world.
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