A telegram sent on behalf of the ruling party's Central Committee extended congratulations to Russia's United Russia party over its election results.
The former Russian president cited the ruling party's roughly 58% vote share in projecting a strong majority in the incoming State Duma.
Al Jazeera reports that the governing party won enough seats for dominant control of Russia’s legislature.
The result strengthens the governing party’s control of parliament as debate continues over the war in Ukraine.
The pro-Kremlin party won a record 355 of 450 seats in a vote criticized as tightly controlled, The Guardian reports.
With more than 90% of ballots counted, United Russia appeared set for a decisive victory in the parliamentary election, Al Jazeera reported.
The Central Election Commission had counted 90.45% of ballots, according to TASS.
United Russia appeared to be ahead as vote counting began after a three-day election that ran despite Ukrainian drone attacks, France 24 reported.
The ruling party has secured 57.83% of counted votes with 93% of ballots tallied, according to Anadolu Agency.
State media reported United Russia in the lead as vote counting neared completion in Russia's parliamentary election.
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early results showing the ruling party ahead, with the Communist Party in second place, according to TASS.
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early returns showing the ruling party ahead, followed by four other parties clearing the threshold for seats
Exit polls point to a win for the ruling party as Ukraine's drone attack on the third and final day of voting killed three people, according to city officials cited by France 24.
The Communist Party trailed with 14.2%, followed by the LDPR, New People, and A Just Russia, according to VCIOM figures cited by TASS.
Preliminary results published by Russian state media showed United Russia winning a large majority in an election held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition, France 24 reported.
As Russians prepare to vote for the State Duma, the ruling United Russia party appears set to retain its dominant position, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports Russians are voting for the first time since 2022, prompting questions over whether opposition parties can mount a genuine challenge to the Kremlin-backed United Russia party.
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said veterans are also standing in regional elections across the country, according to TASS.