Vladimir Putin legitimează războiul din Ucraina prin prezența la alegerile din Rusia

Vladimir Putin emphasized that voter turnout in the recent State Duma elections reflects citizens' support for the military agenda in Ukraine. He framed the elections as a response to external threats, asserting that participation demonstrates resilience against intimidation. Putin thanked citizens for their engagement and expressed confidence in achieving military objectives. The ruling party, United Russia, secured over 57% of the votes, with a reported turnout of 59.3%, marking a significant victory. The elections featured only pro-Kremlin parties, as the Supreme Court banned the opposition party Iabloko from participating.