Russia’s Parliamentary Election Result Underscores Public Support for Kremlin Policies, Putin Says
Turnout reached 59.3%, and United Russia won 355 seats as Putin said voters backed the war effort and national security.
- On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin claimed record turnout for the September 18-20 parliamentary elections demonstrated public support for the authorities and the Armed Forces.
- Near-Complete results released Monday showed United Russia retained its decisive majority in the State Duma, securing 355 seats—nearly 80% of the 450 total—after winning more than 57% of the vote.
- Authorities conducted the election as a test of support for the 4.5-year war in Ukraine, operating within a tightly controlled system that excluded most candidates opposing Moscow's military actions.
- During a televised address Wednesday, Putin spoke directly to troops on the front line, saying, "This vote is for you. People believe in you, believe in our victory, believe in your courage, in your heroism."
- The Prosecutor General's Office designated The Moscow Times an "undesirable" organization, claiming the outlet's work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership," restricting independent journalism in Russia.
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Putin says Russia vote backs Ukraine war as United Russia nears record win
Putin said Russia’s parliamentary election showed public support for his wartime policies. The result deepened the Kremlin’s hold on parliament despite drone attacks and criticism over voting in occupied Ukrainian regions.
Vladimir Putin argues that the outcome of the parliamentary elections for the State Duma shows the support of the Russians for the army fighting in Ukraine and for achieving the objectives of the so-called "special military operations". The Kremlin leader made statements on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the Russian government.
‘People of Russia support our efforts’: Putin says record turnout shows Russians back his military agenda in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin stated that high voter turnout in the parliamentary election reflects public support for government policies. Preliminary results indicated that United Russia secured a significant majority in the Duma. The election included voting in Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia, which Ukraine considers illegal. Amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities extended voting days and allowed online voting in some regions.
Russia’s parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says – WTOP News
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a show of public support for his policies. With over 97% of the vote counted from three days of balloting that ended Sunday, election officials said the main Kremlin party, United Russia, will get more than three-fourths of the seats in the lower house, the State Duma, …
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