Peskov stated that the postponement of the State Duma elections is… (выборы · президент · песок)
Peskov stated that the postponement of the State Duma elections is not under discussion. On June 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree designating the elections for the ninth convocation of the State Duma for September 20.
Consensus
- The State Duma elections for the ninth convocation are scheduled for September 18-20, 2026
- President Vladimir Putin signed an order on June 16, 2026, appointing these elections
- The election date is not under discussion for postponement
- Preparations for the elections are underway
Points of divergence
- There was information in the media that representatives of security forces were calling for the president to postpone the elections — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peskov denies discussion of moving Duma elections to 2026 — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov says postponement of State Duma elections is not under discussion — Вечерняя Москва