Vladimir Putin wins election 2018 by big margin


Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years, after securing an expected victory in the presidential election.  

The central election commission said with more than half of ballots counted, he had received 75% of the vote.  

The main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was barred from the race. 

Addressing a rally in Moscow after the early results were declared, Mr. Putin said voters had "recognized the achievements of the last few years".  

Speaking to the media after his win, he laughed off a question about running again in another six years.  
He described the question as funny, saying that he will not be there forever.


SOURCE: BBC
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