The security of the upcoming State Duma elections
The security of the upcoming State Duma elections, scheduled for September, will be ensured; possible provocations should be expected and preparations made for them, said Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Consensus
- Security for the upcoming State Duma elections will be ensured.
- Special services are working on measures to ensure security.
- The elections are scheduled for September 18–20, 2026.
- Dmitry Peskov is the spokesperson for the President of Russia.
- There is an expectation that provocations could occur and preparations should be made.
Points of divergence
- President Vladimir Putin previously stated that protecting all participants in the 2026 elections is a key priority. — vesti
- The final plenary session of the eighth convocation took place on July 27, and Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin claimed that previous presidential addresses to the Federal Assembly were fulfilled at 100%. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Peskov announces security measures for autumn elections — Вести
- Kremlin declares readiness for provocations ahead of State Duma elections — Интерфакс
- Песков заявил, что спецслужбы обеспечат безопасность во время выборов в Госдуму — Москва 24
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