Putin Set to Use Election Results as Mandate for Ukraine War

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Russia has concluded its presidential elections, with results offering little surprise given the tightly controlled political environment. Vladimir Putin is expected to claim the outcome as proof of broad public support for his military campaign in Ukraine. The Kremlin refers to the conflict as a 'special military operation,' a term it has consistently used since the invasion began. BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg notes that how Putin chooses to interpret and deploy these results politically will be the more significant development to watch.

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