VOICED : Putin celebra anexion de Crimea previo a eleccion

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea ahead of the upcoming elections, thanking the population for their support in the 2014 referendum that led to Crimea's annexation by Russia. He praised the referendum as a true democratic decision. Putin is seeking a fourth term, which polls suggest he is likely to win. The elections coincide with the anniversary of Crimea's annexation, which was criticized internationally and led to sanctions against Russia. Despite this, many Russians support the annexation, boosting Putin's popularity.

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