# Putin delivers traditional televised address ahead of parliamentary elections

https://mins.news/en/item/61221

- TASS, 2026-09-16 15:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2188557

> Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation in a traditional televised speech ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18–20. It is the third such pre-State Duma election address by Russia’s leader since 2000, with previous speeches mainly urging voter participation and explaining the electoral process.

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