# Lavrov: West attempting to interfere with expression of Russians’ will

https://mins.news/en/item/60897

- TASS, 2026-09-16 12:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2188453

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West is trying to directly interfere with Russians’ voting in the State Duma elections, both abroad and inside Russia. He said Western efforts would target voters’ hopes for a better future, improved socioeconomic conditions and a safe living environment.

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