Putin's 'record' re-election shows Russia's unity behind him: election body

Russia's electoral commission declared 'record' re-election victory for President Vladimir Putin, highlighting unified support behind the leader.

Russia's electoral commission declared "record" re-election victory for President Vladimir Putin, highlighting unified support behind the leader.Russian presidential candidate and incumbent President Vladimir Putin speaks after polling stations closed, in Moscow, Russia, March 18, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov / Photo: Reuters

Official results from the three-day ballot, in which all credible opposition was barred, show 71-year-old Putin winning a landslide with almost 76 million votes. "The turnout is a record — an unprecedented 77.44 percent. This has never happened in the history of the new Russia," she added.

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