Prima reacție publică a lui Putin după rezultatele de la alegeri. Mesajul adresat direct către trupele de pe linia frontului

Vladimir Putin claims that the recent parliamentary election turnout reflects Russian support for military efforts in Ukraine. The ruling party, United Russia, maintained a significant majority in the State Duma, with reported results showing 57% of the vote. Critics, including the EU, have labeled the election a sham, suggesting the actual support for United Russia is much lower. Putin addressed soldiers on the front lines, emphasizing that the vote signifies public belief in their courage and the country's military objectives. The election also brought 49 veterans of the Ukraine war into the Duma, indicating a strategic militarization of the legislature.