Putin's victory guarantees him a fifth presidential term for 6 years until 2030. The percentage won by the Russian President is the highest in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
114 million voters were invited to participate in these elections, which also took place in 4 regions of Ukraine that are partly under the control of Russian forces. The presidential elections witnessed the sabotage of many voting offices, and Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian National Security Council, called for tougher penalties on those involved in these acts.