Dont expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia the president told supporters Western criticisms of the Russian
Don?t expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia, the president told supporters
Western criticisms of the Russian political system and its elections as supposedly undemocratic are hypocritical and irrelevant for the nation, President Vladimir Putin told the media after securing a new term in office.
The Russian leader urged the citizens who cast their votes for him not to heed the statements coming from the US and its allies in the wake of his victory. Speaking at a press conference overnight, after his win was confirmed on Sunday evening, he said the negative reaction that branded the election as neither free nor fair was «predictable.»
«What did you expect? For them to stand up in applause or something? They are fighting against us, including with arms,» he said.
