Russia's presidential election is due to take place on Sunday. President Vladimir Putin has called on Russian citizens to cast their votes for the future of the country.

VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIAN PRESIDENT "We in Russia have always decided our destiny ourselves and acted in accordance with our conscience, our understanding of truth and justice, our love of the motherland. This is a part of our national character that the whole world knows about. I am sure that each of us is thinking and is concerned about the destiny of our home country. That's why I ask you to come to the polling stations on Sunday. Use your right to choose the future for the great and beloved Russia."