After the Russia election: Putin continues to have an iron grip on his own country. As of: March 18, 2024, 5:17 a.m By: Fabian Hartmann The elections in Russia are over.

The result of Putin's victory is no surprise. But what happens next with the Kremlin despot's new term in office? The "biggest and most consequential" event in this context may be the US presidential election in November, professor Ken Osgood tells Newsweek.