Russia’s Parliamentary Election Result Underscores Public Support for Kremlin Policies, Putin Says – WTOP News
- 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's Fake Duma Election: What She Says About Russia
The election to the Duma was unfree and manipulated – so far, so clear. Nevertheless, the outcome reveals something about the future of the Putin system.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has commented for the first time this week on the State Duma “elections” in which the ruling United Russia party emerged victorious. Putin praised the “high voter turnout,” which he said showed strong public support for the government and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Russian president also spoke about the queues at polling stations, which Putin sees as evidence of “high turnout” — but the queues formed for entirely …
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Putin has staged the Russian parliamentary election as a referendum on his war course. The result is now official. Is he using it to mobilize more soldiers?
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