"West Condemns Putin's Election Win, China and India Strengthen Ties"

Western governments criticize Putin's election win as unfair and undemocratic, while China, India, North Korea, and Iran congratulate him. The contrasting reactions highlight geopolitical divisions exacerbated by Russia's actions in Ukraine. Western leaders condemn the election held in occupied Ukrainian regions, while the Kremlin dismisses criticism and asserts Putin's strong support. African countries, particularly Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, view Putin's re-election as reinforcing a new geopolitical balance of power on the continent.