Vladimir Putin claims external attempts to obstruct Russian elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country faced external attempts to obstruct its elections. During a meeting with Ella Pamfilova, head of the Central Election Commission, Putin noted that the electoral process required overcoming difficulties imposed from abroad.

Putin emphasized that the recent State Duma elections confirmed the legitimacy of all executive and representative government bodies in the Russian Federation. He asserted that the elections were organized at the highest legal level and that election committee members adhered to the spirit and letter of Russian law.

Pamfilova reported a record voter turnout of 59.8% for the State Duma elections, marking the highest participation rate for three consecutive election cycles since 2016. She also expressed gratitude for timely decisions that ensured security during the voting process under exceptional circumstances.