DistantNews
Support us
Putin Wishes Ruling Party Luck in Russia's Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Elections & Politics

Putin Wishes Ruling Party Luck in Russia's Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency New plan
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin wished the ruling party, United Russia, success in the upcoming parliamentary elections on September 20.
  • The elections will not include parties critical of the war in Ukraine.
  • Putin urged party members to serve the people and contribute to the prosperity of Russian families.

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the ruling United Russia party ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. During a pre-election congress, Putin conveyed his support and wished the party success in the upcoming vote, which notably excludes political factions critical of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

I want to offer you my support today at this crucial pre-election congress and wish you success in the elections.

— Vladimir PutinThe Russian President expressed his backing for the United Russia party during its pre-election congress.

"I want to offer you my support today at this crucial pre-election congress and wish you success in the elections," Putin stated. He added, "Together, without a doubt, we will implement all our plans and continue to move forward." The President emphasized that despite current challenges, the country is progressing and urged party members to remain dedicated to serving the populace.

The congress convened shortly after authorities disqualified the opposition party Yabloko, known for its anti-war stance, from participating in the elections. Reports indicate a campaign against members of the Yabloko party who might still be eligible to run in the polls.

Together, without a doubt, we will implement all our plans and continue to move forward.

— Vladimir PutinPutin conveyed a message of continued progress and commitment to the party's agenda.

Despite the political maneuvering, Yabloko reported a significant increase in interest from potential members, with thousands of applications received. The party maintains that despite pressures, the desire of Russians to join its ranks has tripled.

Despite all the difficulties, the country is developing.

— Vladimir PutinThe President asserted that Russia is progressing despite facing various challenges.

Putin's address also stressed the importance of party members contributing to the "well-being and prosperity of Russian families." His remarks highlight the Kremlin's focus on consolidating political power and promoting a narrative of national unity and progress, particularly in the context of international scrutiny and domestic dissent.

You must be at the service of the people and contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Russian families.

— Vladimir PutinPutin instructed United Russia members on their duty towards the citizens and families.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog