❗Vladimir Putin urged Russians to take part in the elections on September 18, 19 and 20.

❗Vladimir Putin urged Russians to take part in the elections on September 18, 19 and 20. Key takeaways from the president's televised address:

▪The elections will demonstrate that no one can undermine Russia's statehood and political system

▪Russia knows what it is fighting for and what every citizen’s duty is

▪Putin expressed confidence that the most competent candidates - true Russian patriots prepared to defend the country against any threat - will win

▪The choice and will of the Russian people will show that the country’s troops have a united nation behind them, bound together by a shared history and values

▪The elections will serve as Russia’s response to those seeking to weaken the country and deprive it of its sovereignty