Putin is calling for governors to be nominated by the president, not by popular vote, and instead of electing individuals of parliament, Russians will actually then only vote for political parties.
Putin proposes significant changes to the political system in Russia as a measure to combat terrorism.
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Your choice and determination will show once again that millions of people are backing our fighters and that we stand together.
Your choice, and your will, will once again demonstrate that millions of people stand behind our soldiers, that we are a united people bound together by shared values, historical memory, and love for our homeland, and that no one will…
Such a high, even record, number of people who came out and voted shows that the people of Russia support our efforts aimed at strengthening the country.
Understanding that he is entering a difficult situation, he nevertheless does not stop his efforts to help bring about a settlement and to make his contribution to resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
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