The election procedure in the UK is "far from democratic," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Wednesday. Mr Putin added that Russia is aware of the "position of the Tories" on relations with Russia and will protect its own interests.

The election procedure in the UK is "far from democratic," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Wednesday. Mr Putin added that Russia is aware of the "position of the Tories" on relations with Russia and will protect its own interests.