In Russia, Vladimir Putin is going to become the President of the country once again. After the election results, he will remain the President of Russia for the next six years. Even though the election was planned, there was no real alternative to Putin for ordinary people.
Voting began on Friday and ended today. During the election people were not allowed to criticize Putin for the attack on Ukraine. It is noteworthy that Putin's political enemy Alexei Navalny died in jail last month. Other critics of Putin are in jail or in limbo.
71-year-old Putin was facing three candidates who are considered close allies of the Kremlin. He was also not allowed to criticize Putin's 24-year rule or the invasion of Ukraine.
Putin is claiming that he is escalating the war against Ukraine. However, Ukraine's drone strikes in Russia this morning show that Moscow's position is not so good.
According to the report of the Russian Defense Ministry, the number of drones was 35. Of which four drones were near Moscow, the capital of Russia. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said there was no damage.
The opposition has appealed that those who are unhappy with Putin should reach the polling booth and vote against Putin to express their protest. Voting also took place online at booths in 11 time zones located in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
By Sunday morning, 60 percent voting had taken place. Despite heavy security, incidents of vandalism were also seen at polling stations. A woman has been arrested in this connection.