According to official information, Vladimir Putin received congratulations from several authoritarian countries after his victory in the Russian election. The heads of state of Nicaragua, Tajikistan and Venezuela sent congratulations. “With more than 87 percent (of the vote), Putin has completely won the war against the empire of the collective West,” The Venezuelan head of state described the victory of the “older brother” as a good omen for the whole world.
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega also spoke of a triumph that would contribute to stability and a better future for humanity. The elections themselves were exemplary and calm, said Ortega. Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rakhmon, in turn, spoke of a convincing victory for Putin. He hopes for the further development of bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Rakhmon press service.
From Germany there was criticism of the Russia election from the federal government. “These are the least free fake elections since the end of the Soviet Union,” said Michael Roth (SPD), chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, “The fake elections were in part contrary to international law. In the temporarily occupied and annexed Ukrainian territories, the elections and the results may not be recognized.” Roth accused the regime of “election manipulation”.
According to his spokeswoman, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier does not want to send congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election after the election in Russia. “There will be no letter to Putin,” said spokeswoman Cerstin Gammelin Sunday evening after the first results of the Russian election were announced that evening.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Putin as a power-hungry “dictator.” “It is clear to everyone in the world that this person – as has often happened in history – is simply sick of power and will do anything to be able to rule forever.
According to the first official partial results, Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin received almost 88 percent of the votes in the ballot. This ensures that the Russian ruler will have another six-year term in office. There were no serious opponents for Putin, which is not the only reason why the election was heavily criticized abroad.
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