Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed a landslide victory with 87.8% of the vote, which is a personal record.

Official election results are pending until Monday, but Putin's victory is marred by global protests due to lack of genuine opposition.

Demonstrations have occurred in cities including Berlin, Paris, London, and Washington D.C., with a focus on ending the Ukraine conflict.

In Russia, over 70 individuals have been arrested in relation to the election, highlighting the risks of dissent.

High voter turnout in Russia may have been influenced by opposition figure Alexei Navalny's anti-Putin campaign.

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