The Heat: Russia Election

Russian President Vladimir Putin won a fifth term with 87% of the vote and will lead the country until 2030. Putin’s victory has been dismissed by western countries as not a genuine reflection of the president’s popularity. What does Putin's new term mean for Russia and Ukraine?  Joining the discussion:  Dmitry Babich is a journalist and political analyst.  Anton Fedyashin is a professor of History at American University.  Brian Becker is the Executive Director of the ANSWER Coalition. Einar Tangen is a senior fellow at the Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.