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Presidential election in Russia: the re-election of Vladimir Putin worries
According to provisional figures given by the Russian state, Vladimir Putin was re-elected on Sunday March 17 with 87% of the votes. But the extension of his regime raises questions.
(Franceinfo)
According to provisional figures given by the Russian state, Vladimir Putin was re-elected on Sunday March 17 with 87% of the votes. But the extension of his regime raises questions.
87% of votes in favor of Vladimir Putin. The provisional results were given by the television channelssion ofState of Russia at 7 p.m., Sunday March 17, after three days of voting with a written outcome in advance, due to lack of credible opponents. Vladimir Putin, 71, will therefore begin his fifth term for the good of “Great Russia”, believe his most convinced voters in Moscow. Vladimir Putin has carefully orchestrated his reign by carving out a Cotailor-made institution. With this election, he will be able to remain in charge of the country until he turns 84, in 2030.
An isolated but powerful president
Under his reign, the regime became radicalized. The master of the Kremlin makes decisions alone. His Prime Minister is only a manager in the shadows and, in its first circlee, Men from the security services were chosen. “They are essentially puppets, people who obviously push him into his own ideology”analyzes Nicolas Tenzer, teacher at Sciences Po and specialist in geostrategic issues.
Vise by an international arrest warrant, Vladimir Putin is a warlord isolated from much of the world. However, Syria, Iran and North Korea support it militarily. In its desire to oppose the West, China is a strong ally of Russia.
