Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed an unprecedented fifth term in office on Sunday (March 17) as the incumbent leader claimed about 88 per cent of total votes polled.

Putin makes World War-3 remark, reacts to Macron's Ukraine ceasefire proposal in victory speech: Top points

Vladimir Putin was leading in the presidential elections of the Russian Federation with 87.97% of the votes, as per the latest reports after the polls closed. Nikolai Kharitonov had polled 3.

Putin leading in Russian presidential election with 87.97 per cent of votes: Report

Russia's opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has passed away. While the Russian government disputes any connection, his wife claims that President Putin assassinated her husband. What does his passing signify, then, for Russia's future, the opposition, and the Kremlin?

What next for Putin? After Navalny's death many voters develop strong anti-Putin sentiments?

Kremlin critics are frequently portrayed by the mainstream media as "anti-national" and "traitors." Such contempt was likewise shown to Alexei Navalny. Although a well-known politician, Alexei Navalny posed no threat to Putin's government. The Russian state and its institutions are entirely under the authority of President Putin.

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Alexei Navalny's death impact the upcoming Russian election?

EU's latest salvo on Russia came even as France and Germany reached out to the Russian leader

Russia should address 'violations' in presidential polls: European Union

The Russian president who will be fighting the next presidential elections due to be held in a few days in which he is widely expected to win

Watch: Putin makes stunning presentation on Russia's missile & nuclear capability