Russian President Vladimir has won re-election with a landslide victory and has secured another 6 year term in charge of the world’s largest country.
With only 50% of the vote counted Mr Putin had received 75% of the vote, the Russian Central Election Commission said.
Addressing a rally in Moscow after the early results were declared, Mr Putin said voters had "recognised the achievements of the last few years". The main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was barred from the race.