Putin Urges Russians to Vote, Calls Elections a 'Responsible Civic Act'
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a public address ahead of elections, saying participation strengthens the country, according to state news agency TASS.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an address to citizens ahead of upcoming elections, according to a report by the state news agency TASS.
In the address, Putin said that by participating in the elections, Russians perform a "responsible civic act" and help make the country stronger, TASS reported.
The Kremlin has previously encouraged high voter turnout in national and regional elections, framing participation as a civic duty. TASS did not specify which election or elections the address referred to, nor did it provide the full text of Putin's remarks.
TASS is a Russian state-owned news agency, and its reporting on statements by President Putin reflects the account provided by Russian state media.
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