Pamfilova announced the threat of cyber aggression in the State Duma elections
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation warned about the risks of cyber attacks in the 2026 elections
Quick Look
The head of the Central Election Commission, Ella Pamfilova, warned of an escalation of cyber aggression directed against voters in the State Duma elections, which will be held on September 18-20, 2026.
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Why It Matters
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation are scheduled for September 2026.
Elections in 2026 will be held in conditions of a shameless escalation of cyber aggression aimed at harming the will of voters, said Ella Pamfilova, chairwoman of the Central Election Commission.
“(The elections will be held - ed.) in the context of a shameless escalation of verbose cyber aggression, which is aimed at causing maximum damage to the expression of the people’s will in the upcoming State Duma elections. We must see this threat with our eyes wide open and do everything possible to prevent our enemies from succeeding,” Pamfilova said at a meeting of the Central Election Commission.
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will take place in September. Voting will take place over three days, from September 18 to 20. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the upcoming elections to the State Duma the most important domestic political event in the country.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Conducting elections of State Duma deputies from September 18 to 20, 2026
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What kind of protective measures will the CEC take against cyber attacks?
- Who is behind the planned cyber aggression?
