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Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Russian authorities reported cyberattacks on voting systems and communication lines during the second day of the September 18-20 parliamentary elections, which are seen as a test of public support for the war in Ukraine.
- The ruling pro-Putin United Russia party is expected to maintain dominance in the State Duma, with most anti-war candidates excluded from the ballot following a Supreme Court ruling against the liberal Yabloko party.
- Despite attacks on Moscow's online voting system and communication lines in the Far East, officials stated that all disruptions were successfully repelled and systems restored.
- President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere with the election, though no evidence was provided.
- The election sparked a diplomatic dispute between Moldova and Russia over polling stations in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transdniestria, where Moscow claims residents holding Russian passports are eligible to vote.
