President Vladimir Putin reinforced his authority over Russia in a seemingly predetermined outcome, securing a landslide victory in the country's highly orchestrated election. Putin garnered an impressive 87.3% of the vote, as announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday, following the tabulation of ballots from the three-day presidential vote. This extraordinary result was achieved against the backdrop of a record turnout, with 77.5% of eligible voters participating. Putin's triumph solidifies his grip on power, extending his tenure until at least 2030 when he will reach the age of 77. This outcome underscores the enduring dominance of Putin, who has been at the helm of Russia since the beginning of the 21st century.

On March 18, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev called Putin. He congratulated the Russian president on his victory in the election, extending "sincere wishes for his continued success" in steering the country towards development and prosperity." In response,  Putin thanked Aliyev for “his kind words and well-wishes.” Both leaders reaffirmed their confidence in the enduring alliance and strategic partnership between their respective nations while also exchanging perspectives on future avenues for cooperation.

Similarly, on March 19, Prime Minister Pashinyan congratulated President Putin on his re-election in a written message. Pashinyan expressed hope for advancing dialogue across all areas of mutual interest, fostering beneficial outcomes for the people of both Armenia and Russia..

No official statement has been published by the Georgian side yet [CET 17:00].