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Russian election latest: Putin addresses Red Square crowds after claiming landslide election win - BBC News Russian election latest: Putin addresses Red Square crowds after claiming landslide election win - BBC News
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Putin takes a break in his speech for a rendition of the Russian national anthem and sings along with the thousands of people gathered in Moscow's Red Square. The live stream of the victory concert in the Red Square has ended as it began, with patriotic songs and poetry.
After the rendition, the Russian president steps up to the microphone again to thank the crowd, after which the music resumes. President Vladimir Putin kept his remarks in the Russian capital uncharacteristically short, hailing the 10th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea and the more recent seizure of areas in the south and east of Ukraine.
It now appears that Putin has left the stage. We'll bring you more as the event continues. As a reminder, Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory is illegal under international law and is not recognised by the vast majority of nations.
Putin thanked the crowd for their support in his recent election success and was joined on stage by the three opposition candidates who were permitted to stand against him in this week's elections.
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