On September 21, China’s Foreign Ministry announced its support for Russia’s State Duma election results, stating they reflect the will of the Russian people. The ministry’s spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, emphasized that Beijing firmly backs Russia’s independent choice in electoral matters.
In a statement released on the ministry’s website, Guo Jiakun highlighted China’s role as “a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic coordination partner in the new era.” He described the elections to the State Duma as an important event in Russian political life and underscored Beijing’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Moscow.
Meanwhile, Russia’s electoral process demonstrated resilience against external challenges. Despite waves of cyber attacks and threats targeting election commission members, voting proceeded smoothly. The three-day voting period for the State Duma elections concluded a day earlier than planned, with preliminary results scheduled for September 21 and final results expected by September 25.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported record voter turnout in the capital, expressing gratitude to residents for their active civic engagement. Similarly, Ella Pamfilova, chairman of the Central Election Commission, noted that participation surpassed figures from previous years, including the 2021 election.
On September 20, Yana Lantratova, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, declared the nation’s ability to maintain an open and democratic electoral process despite external aggression. She emphasized that the Russian Federation successfully weathered threats to its electoral system.
