Vladimir Putin’s reelection in Russia’s presidential election, extending his rule by six years, has gathered strong reactions from global leaders.
An official from the White House National Security Council questioned the election process, who said: “The elections are obviously not free nor fair given how Mr. Putin has imprisoned political opponents and prevented others from running against him.”
In line with the German Foreign Ministry which denounced the election saying: “The pseudo-election in Russia is neither free nor fair, the result will surprise nobody. Putin’s rule is authoritarian, he relies on censorship, repression & violence. The “election” in the occupied territories of Ukraine are null and void & another breach of international law.”
While the British Foreign Office voiced apprehension over Russia’s plan to hold elections in Ukraine, they made it clear that the action goes against the pacemaking process.
The UK restated the obligation to stand with Ukraine through supplies of humanitarian, economic and military aid for the sake of preserving democracy.
