Putin 'elected Russian president'

Obviously this comes as no surprise to anyone, however this time there was more protest over accusations of fraud. Putin claimed to his supporters that the election was won fairly and honestly. He has spent the last four years as the Prime Minister of Russia.

The BBC article stated:

"But opposition groups have reported widespread fraud, with many people said to have voted more than once.

They have called for mass protests in central Moscow on Monday.

Meanwhile tens of thousands of supporters of Mr Putin gathered with Russian flags and banners outside the Kremlin for a concert to celebrate his victory.

Making a brief appearance with current President Dmitry Medvedev, Mr Putin thanked his supporters from "every corner" of the country.

"I promised you we would win, and we won," he said, his eyes watering. "Glory to Russia!" "We have won in an open and honest battle. "We proved that no-one can force anything on us."

Slogans on the banner included "Putin - our president" and "We believe in Putin", but there were indications that some participants had been ordered to attend."

Once again that old communist rhetoric has returned. Many nations in Eastern Europe and the West worry that this is not a good sign and that Russia may be reverting to old tactics. This is leading to more massive protests in Moscow. Opposition leaders are claiming they will not stand for this. Only time will tell where this will lead.

Post by Rima Gungor

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17252190

Continue reading the main story"I promised you we would win, and we won," he said, his eyes watering. "Glory to Russia!" "We have won in an open and honest battle. "We proved that no-one can force anything on us." Slogans on the banner included "Putin - our president" and "We believe in Putin", but there were indications that some participants had been ordered to attend.