WA councillor praises Putin's 'transparent and comprehensive' election win during appearance on Russian TV
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Australian officials have labelled the Russian election an "insult to democracy", but Port Hedland's Adrian McRae was full of praise for Mr Putin.

A West Australian councillor has endorsed and congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election win during a bizarre appearance on Russian state television.

In a video published on Russian state media, Port Hedland man Adrian McRae congratulated Mr Putin on his “transparent and comprehensive” victory.