Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for 6 more years after winning the presidential election on March 17, 2024 with more than 87% of the vote. The reactions of European capitals are unanimous: Berlin speaks of an “ election without choice ” When the head of diplomacy of the European Union, Josep Borrel, regrets a vote based on “ repression and intimidation ” against journalists.
For the Ukrainian president, there is no legitimacy in this sham election. “These days, the Russian dictator is still faking an election. It is obvious to everyone in the world that this character, as has often happened throughout history, is drunk with power and is doing everything to rule,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.