Russian election garners congratulations and condemnationPutin won record post-Soviet landslide with 87.8% of the vote.Western leaders denounce Russian election results as illegitimate.
Analysis | Russia's farce election sums up a grim moment in global democracyRussian President Vladimir Putin won reelection by a landslide with more than 87% of the vote.Reports of ballot-stuffing, voter intimidation, and coercion were present during the election, even in occupied territories.
Noon against Putin' protests as Russian leader set to extend rule in pollsOpponents staged symbolic protests at polling stations against Putin's expected victory.Navalny's supporters urged dissenters to protest by voting at noon against Putin.