Russia Tightens Poll Silence Ahead of Presidential Elections

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On March 12, a ban took effect that blocks the publication of opinion poll results, forecasts, and studies related to the upcoming presidential elections in Russia. This information comes from RIA News reports.

The rule appears in the federal law titled On Fundamental Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right to Participate in the Referendum of Citizens of the Russian Federation. It states that within five days before the final day of voting and on voting days itself, it is forbidden to publish or post online any results of opinion polls, forecasts of election outcomes, or research connected to ongoing elections.

Earlier reports indicated that three candidates for the Russian presidency had been announced as approved participants for Election Night coverage. These developments reflect the ongoing preparation and official framing of the upcoming vote.

Additionally, statements from the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) press service suggested that the United States might try to disrupt the remote electronic voting system (DEG) with cyber operations aimed at complicating vote counting in the Russian presidential elections. Such claims emphasize concerns about external interference in the electoral process.

There were also reports that Russians were invited to participate in the presidential elections with their families, highlighting efforts to encourage broad public involvement in the electoral event. These narratives illustrate the multiple layers of political communication surrounding the process.

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