Editorial: El Mundo

• Putin has been able to cement his position in what are perceived as elections that are a tool to legitimate his imperialist crusade in Ukraine.
• Opposition within Russia has been completely choked, leaving Putin in a strong position.
• Putin is using the political stage to justify his military plans.
• The friction between Macron and Scholz has revealed fatigue among the western allies.
• Putin may be benefiting from the fracture in European unity.

Conclusion: Putin has secured himself a term until 2036 taking advantage of the Russian legislation and isolating any significant opposition. His robust power and perceived support within Russia pose significant challenges to European unity and geopolitical stability in the region.

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