After Putin's “election victory”: is the EU's major rearmament beginning?. As of: March 18, 2024, 7:55 p.m By: Bona Hyun CommentsPressSplit Elections in Russia: Putin remains in office.

What does this mean for the Ukraine war? © Cao Yang/imago The result of the Russian election was actually already certain: Putin presented himself as the winner with a record result. Meanwhile, Western arms projects are on the rise. According to EU circles, the EU also wants to build a common European arms industry.