Russia’s parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election results show public support for his policies. The United Russia party strengthened its legislative control after three days of balloting. Election officials report that over 97% of the vote has been counted.
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a show of public support for his policies. With over 97% of the vote counted from three days of balloting that ended Sunday, election officials said the main Kremlin party, United Russia, will get more...
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