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Putin's Victory 'Predictable,' He Knows How to Instill Confidence in Russians: Malian Expert

21:10, 17 March 2024

On March 15-17, Russia held presidential elections, the eighth in the country's modern history. The President of the Russian Federation is elected for a six-year term by the citizens of Russia on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot.

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Vladimir Putin knows how to instill confidence in Russians, so his victory is predictable, a Malian expert told Sputnik Africa.

"The Russian president does not play with the interests of Russia and its people; he is a reliable leader who can guarantee security and development for Russians," Abdoul Diallo, a Malian public figure, said.

The expert added that Putin is the right person to lead Russia today. Based on the results of processing 50% of the ballots, Putin has received 87.34% of the vote.