In a recent address, President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of the forthcoming parliamentary elections as a reflection of public backing for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Scheduled for Friday, the three-day election aims to fill the 450 seats in the State Duma, which has historically supported Kremlin policies. This election marks the first since the start of Russia's full-scale military actions in Ukraine in February 2022, amidst growing public concern over the war's impact on the economy and the exclusion of anti-war candidates. Putin urged citizens to vote, stating it would demonstrate national unity and resilience against external pressures, framing participation as a collective response to threats against Russia's sovereignty.
Source : The Moscow Times
