BREAKING NEWS: Putin Emerges Winner of Russian Presidential Poll

President Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election in Russia with a whopping 87.97% of the vote, according to early official results of the vote.

This victory paves the way for Putin to extend his tenure in office for another six years, a development that has sparked a wave of international reactions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the first to voice concerns, labeling the election as a “simulated” process orchestrated by Putin in pursuit of perpetual power. Zelenskyy’s sharp critique highlighted the absence of legitimacy in the electoral process, given Putin’s unyielding grip on power, and suggested that Putin’s actions warrant legal scrutiny in The Hague.

Echoing Zelenskyy’s sentiment, a spokesperson from the White House underscored the lack of freedom and fairness in the election, pointing to Putin’s history of silencing political adversaries and restricting electoral competition.

Further compounding the controversy, the UK Foreign Office criticized Russia’s conduct of the election on Ukrainian soil, viewing it as a blatant disregard for peace efforts. The statement, disseminated via X (formerly Twitter), reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine with humanitarian, economic, and military aid as it defends its democracy against external aggression.