# Every vote matters: Putin addresses Russians ahead of elections

https://mins.news/en/item/61454

- TASS, 2026-09-16 18:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2188667

> Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a televised address before parliamentary and local elections scheduled for September 18-20. He called participation a responsible civic act and said every vote will help determine which political forces represent people’s interests, while urging Russians to make a thoughtful choice.

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