An update on the Russian election

University courses Politics
,
1

  • The election results saw Putin receive 87.28% of the vote, according to the state election commission.

  • However, the vote was highly controlled by the Kremlin and no credible competitors were allowed to run. Putin’s most outspoken critics are either dead, in jail or in exile

  • In his victory speech, Putin has vowed to prioritise Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine

  • He also scorned US democracy, alleging that Russian democracy is more legitimate than in the US and falsely claiming that mail-in votes can be bought

  • Crowds have been gathering in Moscow’s Red Square ahead of an event that is expected to mark Putin’s victory in a little while

  • The EU’s 27 nation states have jointly denounced the election, saying Russia’s vote took place amid “systemic internal repression”

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Putin is “drunk with power” and “doing everything to rule forever”

  • However, other countries on friendlier terms with Russia, such as China and India, have been more congratulatory with their messages and pledge to work together with Moscow

4 Likes
2

The election outcome and Putin’s statements have stirred international reactions, highlighting concerns about democracy and relations with Russia. How do you think such responses will impact diplomatic relations and global stability?

1 Like
3

it’s concerning to see the lack of credible competition and the controlled nature of the election, especially with Putin’s victory speech focusing on military priorities and criticisms of US democracy. Do you think international pressure can have any impact on ensuring fair and transparent elections in Russia in the future, or is the situation too deeply entrenched?

1 Like
4

It’s honestly horrible to see how unfair elections like this are

5

I think it is simply too entrenched, it will be interesting to see what happens if Putin were to step down after the next elections in 2030 or before.

2 Likes
6

I imagine responses from India and China will strengthen diplomatic relations and global stability won’t be impacted that much due to its already poor state.

3 Likes