Russia’s Ruling Party Backs Putin’s Reelection Bid as Nominal Independent

Published on December 18, 2023

Russia’s ruling party has unanimously endorsed incumbent President Vladimir Putin’s bid to secure another six years in power in polls slated for March. “The decision has been adopted unanimously,” Dmitry Medvedev, leader of the ruling United Russia party, announced on Dec. 17. Mr. Medvedev, who previously served as president and prime minister, now holds the post of deputy head of the country’s Security Council. The decision was taken at a party congress in Moscow, where Mr. Medvedev urged party members to “mobilize all supporters” behind Mr. Putin’s campaign. United Russia currently holds 325 out of 450 seats in the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament....

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