Western international locations characterize the elections in Russia and the re-election of President Vladimir Putin as undemocratic and even pretend elections, noting that the end result was anticipated.
Additionally they state that the elections within the occupied territories of Ukraine are invalid.
Nevertheless, the re-election of the Russian president was welcomed by, amongst others, China and the North Korean chief, the prime minister of India and the presidents of Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
The elections in Russia weren’t free, nor honest, and have been primarily based on repression and intimidation, European Union Excessive Consultant Josep Borrell mentioned. He added that the Union additionally strongly condemns the unlawful holding of so-called elections within the territories of Ukraine quickly occupied by Russia.
Supply: Radio RIK
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