Peskov stated that the postponement of the State Duma elections is…
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