‘Stand Up In Applause Or…’: Putin Blasts West For Questioning His Re-election As Russian President

Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted western powers for questioning his re-election and his country’s political system. Putin said the western reaction was predictable. “What did you expect? For them to stand up in applause or something? They are fighting against us, including with arms,” Putin said. While western nations condemned the Russian elections, Moscow’s top allies including India, China and Iran congratulated Putin. INTERNATIONAL NEWS