Russian authorities reported that the electronic voting system in Moscow experienced significant cyberattacks overnight as parliamentary elections entered their second day. Ella Pamfilova, chairwoman of Russia’s Central Election Commission, announced the incident but did not provide specific details about the nature of the attacks or identify any suspects.

The elections, held under tight government control, have drawn criticism both domestically and internationally. President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine on Saturday of attempting to disrupt the vote, though Kyiv has not issued a response to these claims. Ukraine has characterized the election as a farce, pointing to the exclusion of opposition parties and the inclusion of voting in territories of eastern Ukraine currently occupied by Russian forces.

The electoral process is widely expected to result in a decisive victory for the ruling United Russia party. However, analysts view the vote as a means for the Kremlin to assess domestic public support amid ongoing military operations. The international community has expressed concern over the legitimacy of the elections due to the restricted political landscape and the contested status of some voting locations.