During the presidential elections across the Russian Federation, turnout among personnel of the Eastern Military District and the Pacific Fleet reached exceptionally high levels, with official reports indicating participation exceeding 99 percent. This figure, released by the Ministry of Defense, was highlighted as a testament to the disciplined engagement of both military and civilian staff serving within these regions.
The Defense Ministry reiterated that the turnout among all military and civilian personnel affiliated with the Eastern Military District and the Pacific Fleet surpassed 99 percent, underscoring a broad and enthusiastic participation across these strategic formations.
Official data from the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation showed that, at 16:02 Moscow time, the turnout in voting centers located within Russia exceeded 70 percent. It is noted that this figure did not include data from remote electronic voting, which is tracked separately as part of the nationwide process.
Earlier statements from Ella Pamfilova, the chairwoman of the Central Election Commission, indicated that the overall participation rate had risen compared with the 2018 presidential elections. It was also noted that Western countries had organized activities that encouraged residents of Russia to participate more actively in the election process.
A former observer from France offered comparisons between Moscow and Paris, reflecting on the different dynamics and challenges of monitoring elections in major capitals. These remarks were part of broader international observations focused on the conduct and turnout of the election in Russia.