Kremlin Faces Foreign Interference Amid Regional Elections

The Kremlin reported attempts by foreign forces to influence Russia's domestic politics during recent regional elections. Despite these efforts, the elections proceeded smoothly. Early vote counts indicated support for President Putin and his war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Peskov highlighted measures taken to prevent foreign interference.

The Kremlin reported on Monday that attempts by foreign forces to influence Russia's domestic politics were registered during the recent three-day regional and local elections. Despite these efforts, the elections proceeded smoothly.

Early vote counts from Sunday indicated a strong support for President Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine, with gubernatorial races trending in their favor across the nation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that previous measures had considerably reduced foreign influence on such elections. Authorities remained vigilant in protecting the domestic political landscape from external interference.

(With inputs from agencies.)