Putin wins a fifth term as Russian president
RUSSIAN authorities announced today that Vladimir Putin has won his fifth term as president.
Russia’s Central Election Commission said Mr Putin had won with 87.28 per cent of the vote on a nationwide turnout of 74.22 per cent.
Mr Putin told a news conference at his campaign headquarters in Moscow today: “I want to thank all of you and all citizens of the country for your support and this trust.”
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