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Read More »Putin celebrates victory as Western leaders denounce ‘illegal’ poll
Early on Monday, Vladimir Putin celebrated a victory in an election where the outcome seemed predetermined, reflecting his absolute grip on Russia’s political landscape. With nominal opponents and a crackdown on dissent, Putin is on track to extend his rule, which is nearing a quarter of a century, by another six years. Despite limited avenues for dissent, large numbers of …
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