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Putin 'wins' Russian presidential polls for record sixth-term

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Russian President Vladimir Putin clinched a historic sixth term, securing a landslide victory in the presidential polls with no serious challengers. Early results show Putin capturing 88% of the votes, solidifying his position as Russia's longest-serving leader, surpassing Josef Stalin. Putin, a former KGB agent who ascended to power in 1999, now cements his place in Russian political history.