The UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has insisted that Putin stole Russia’s election, comparing him to that of infamous Russian dictators like Joseph Stalin.
Accusations Against Putin
After the general election in Russia, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin for his stronghold on Russian politics.
Putin’s Foul Play
The UK’s Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has argued that Putin stole Russia’s election, insinuating foul play with a rigged voting system.
Putin “Going Nowhere”
Shapps argued that Putin was “going nowhere” after “stealing Sunday’s so-called election,” suggesting that Putin will have to be forcefully ousted if he’s ever going to step down as Russian President.
Shapps Opinion on Putin’s Opposers
Shapps also suggested that Putin has murdered or incarcerated all of his opposers, “(Putin’s) political opponents are either imprisoned or murdered,” he said.
Worries About Russian Democracy
Many countries are worried about the legitimacy of the election in Russia as Putin looks like he’ll secure another term as President.
Election Results
Early results indicated that Putin secured nearly 88% of the vote, solidifying his grip on power for at least another six years, making it nearly 25 years since he became President.
Shapps Compares Putin to Stalin
Shapps compared Putin to previous Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, claiming that Putin has used the same tactics to get where he is today.
Putin’s Reign Nearing Stalin’s Length
“Shockingly,” Shapps said, “at the end of his next five-year term he will have been in power almost exactly as long as the dictator Joseph Stalin.”
Putin a “Modern-Day Stalin”
Shapps accused Putin of being a “Modern-day Stalin,” warning that Western countries must do everything in their power to defeat him as he copies Stalin’s tactics.
UK Leading in Ukraine Aid
According to Shapps, “This is a tyrant the West must stand up to,” referring to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine that the UK is leading the way in terms of military aid in Europe.
Countries Must Be All-In
With some countries debating whether funding Ukraine’s military is in their best interest, Shapps urged countries to do more with their finances to stop Putin’s potential invasion of Europe.
Shapps Urges Western “Collective”
Shapps urged, “We have the means, but … we need to show we have the collective will to win,” as the US debates foreign aid policy and its border control.
Limited Opposition
The election saw only three candidates challenging Putin although none of them found the courage to argue against his rule or the decision to invade Ukraine.
Putin’s Challengers Faced Consequences
Candidates who dared to challenge the Russian President found themselves in deep trouble, being either imprisoned or deceased.
Attempted Military Coup
Back in June 2023, an attempted military coup from the Russian Wagner Group and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, resulted in failure and a mysterious ending to the leader’s life.
Prigozhin’s Mysterious Fate
After attempting to take over Moscow by force, Prigozhin failed in his mission and subsequently died in a plane crash just two months later.
Opposition Imprisoned
Most recently, Putin’s opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was imprisoned in an Arctic Prison after speaking out against Putin’s rule and invasion of Ukraine.
Navalny’s Mysterious Death
Navalny was also found dead in his cell by Russian authorities who insisted that the opposition leader fell ill, although politicians from around the world have declared Russia responsible.
Lord Cameron Speaks Out
The UK’s Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron has claimed that Putin’s electoral victory this year was not “free and fair” while also putting Navalny’s death in Putin’s hands.
Putin’s Reign Continued
Despite criticism from the Western world, Putin’s war and reign over Russia will continue for another 6 years, or at least until he’s forcefully removed from power.
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