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German foreign ministry says ‘Putin’s rule is authoritarian’ while UK foreign secretary says ‘this is not what free and fair elections look like’
Vladimir Putin faced no meaningful contest after the authorities barred two candidates who had voiced their opposition to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Three other politicians running in the election did not directly question Putin’s authority and their participation was meant to add an air of legitimacy to the race.
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