Key facts
- Russia reported multiple online attacks on its electoral system on Saturday, the second day of a three-day parliamentary election.
- The online voting system in Moscow was subjected to a strong attack overnight.
- Central Election Commission head Ella Pamfilova stated that attacks were continuing but being successfully repelled.
- Russia's digital ministry reported a thwarted sabotage attempt on communication lines in the country's Far East.
- President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of trying to interfere with the vote.
Russian authorities reported multiple cyberattacks targeting the country's online voting systems and communication lines on Saturday, the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. The Central Election Commission stated that while attacks were ongoing, they were being successfully repelled and the situation remained under control. The online voting system in Moscow was subjected to a strong attack overnight, according to Interfax news agency, citing the commission's head. Separately, Russia's digital ministry announced it had registered and thwarted a sabotage attempt on communication lines in the country's Far East, restoring all communication. President Vladimir Putin had previously accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere with the vote, without providing evidence. The election, which began on Friday and concludes on Sunday, is seen by the Kremlin as a demonstration of public support for Putin's policies, particularly his prosecution of the conflict in Ukraine. Most anti-war candidates were barred from participating.