Expert on Russian election: The Kremlin will get mandate to ramp up wartime economy
The main purpose of Russia's elections is to demonstrate public support for the war. While the regime will ensure it gets the desired result on paper, a struggle over dwindling resources and the redistribution of assets is taking place behind closed doors, economic expert Raivo Vare told ERR.
The Kremlin has declared that the recent Russian parliamentary election results indicate sustained backing for President Vladimir Putin, as United Russia party secured a historic majority in the State Duma. According to preliminary results, United Russia claimed 355 out of 450 seats, surpassing its previous record from 2016. With nearly all votes counted, the ruling party is set to hold over two-thirds of the seats.
Notably, no opposition parties opposing Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war were permitted to participate in these elections, which also took place in Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia. The Kremlin further stated that it has developed strategies to mitigate the impact of US sanctions imposed on Russia, arguing that sanctions from the Trump administration hinder peace efforts with Ukraine.
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