Vladimir Putin received 87.97% of the vote in Russia's presidential election, according to the country's Election Commission. This still provisional result was delivered on the basis of the counting of ballots from 24% of polling stations.
It is supported by a survey by the official Vtsiom institute, relayed by state television. As expected in this election without suspense, the master of the Kremlin is heading towards a plebiscite. The vote will be held on March 12, 2024.