Kremlin critics and independent election observers questioned the turnout figures
Putin announced that Russia has developed a number of advanced weapons systems which make all US capabilities aimed at undermining the Russian nuclear deterrent obsolete.
Russia is a special strategic partner to India, and India can use Russia in dealing with many tricky issues, as the example of Doklam shows
Putin, 65, announced this month that he will seek a fourth presidential term, which would extend his rule until 2024 and make him the longest-serving Russian leader since dictator Joseph Stalin