# Putin: Active voting shows Russians support efforts to strengthen the country

https://mins.news/en/item/70705

- TASS, 2026-09-23 13:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2191677

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said strong turnout in parliamentary elections, despite attempts by the enemy to disrupt them, showed that Russians back government efforts to strengthen the country. He said much depends on the government, including monetary and social policy, and pointed to hopes that national development goals will be achieved.

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