Vladimir Putin says Russia will not be "intimidated" as he hails an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years.<br /><br />All of the 71-year old's major opponents are dead, in prison or exiled, and he has overseen an unrelenting crackdown on anybody who publicly opposes his rule or his military offensive on Ukraine. (Video courtesy of POOL VIA VGTRK/AFPTV)<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/18/putin-vows-russia-cannot-be-held-back-in-victory-speech<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews<br />
