Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote

Russia has reported powerful cyberattacks targeting its electronic voting system on the second day of parliamentary elections. President Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine for the interference, although specific accused parties were not formally detailed outside of his remarks.

This ongoing vote marks Russia's first national election since its invasion of Ukraine. Beyond the immediate technical disruptions, the electoral process is widely expected by observers to serve as a measure of public support for the ongoing war in Ukraine.