Matvienko proposed toughening punishment for election violations – Kommersant

Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko considers it necessary to tighten responsibility for attempts to prevent Russians from voting in elections. She called the electoral system in Russia “perfect.” According to Ms. Matvienko, individual attempts to “obstruct the expression of the will of citizens” were insignificant and did not in any way affect the vote.

“There were several cases of attempts to fill ballot boxes with paint, brilliant green, iodine, and something else. For the most part, these are people deceived by the same scammers, the same manipulators in the networks. But nevertheless, they must be held accountable for such actions. In this part, you need to think, take your time, meaningfully analyze, professionally, and draw the appropriate conclusions,” the speaker is convinced (quote from “RIA News”).

Voting in the presidential elections in the Russian Federation lasted three days, from March 15 to 17. During this period, cases of damage to ballots with brilliant green and attempted arson at polling stations were recorded in several regions. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev threatened violators of the article on treason. In Moscow during the counting of votes taken into account green-colored ballots. By data The Central Election Commission, after processing 99.7% of the protocols, Vladimir Putin wins with 87.31% of the votes. This is his fifth presidential term.

Turnout, vote counting and preliminary election results – in material “Ъ”.

Laura Keffer