If no candidate wins more than 50 in the first round. But with many of mr putins opponents unable to run, it seems inevitable that Vladimir Putin will be re elected without the need for that second ballot. Our russia editor, steve rosenberg, is following developments in moscow. Vladimir putin has been in power a long time, right, 25 years almost as president or Prime Minister. And hes expected to win a fifth president ial term. Now, this whole event, this three day event, which starts today, is being presented by the russian authorities almost as a celebration of democracy. The kremlin just a few days ago described russian democracy as the best democracy in the world. Critics of the kremlin would disagree and would say that this poll is neither free nor fair nor transparent. Vladimir putin does not face a major challenge. There are three other candidates on the ballot paper, but his most vocal critics, his fiercest opponents, are either in exile or in prison, which kind of helps you to
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family, seeing first hand the impact of ukraine s weakening air defences, something he hopes £2.5 billion of military aid can address. we are one of ukraine s most significant supporters, particularly when it comes to providing military aid. i am pleased to be here today to announce an increase in the aid we are providing. we are not going anywhere, i am here with one clear message, the united kingdom stands with ukraine. rishi sunak has come here notjust to see the devastation for himself but also promise ukraine more support, to try and show a little bit of british leadership while america and europe hesitate. but the new money is only for one year and has been promised later than some mps wanted. but mr sunak s host was happy, notjust with the new money, but also the sheer fact of the prime minister s presence, the first world leader to visit this year. they signed a new agreement committing britain to support ukraine s security in the long term,