Russian Democracy Sausages
Mark Knight
19 March 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power by winning a fifth term in March’s presidential election. Putin won almost 90 per cent of the vote. However, the legitimacy and legality of the election were questioned by many international political commentators.
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