The committee responsible for internal affairs in the Russian State Duma has recently signed an agreement with the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Organization of American States (OAS). The purpose of this agreement is to conduct an observation mission during the upcoming presidential elections in Russia. Vasiliy Piskaryov, the chairman of the committee, made this announcement. According to him, the committee will provide the necessary information on the published reports and activities of “independent observers” and “agents of influence” from non-governmental organizations and foreign countries, including Russia, that are related to the presidential elections in Russia.

In his statement, the chairman highlighted that special courses have been organized to prepare “agents of influence” in Baltic countries and in Georgia. These activities have received support from the German Foreign Ministry. The discussion regarding the upcoming presidential elections in the Russian Federation is scheduled to take place over a three-day period, from March 15 to March 17, 2024. Notably, Vladimir Putin, the current President of Russia, will also be participating in these elections. If he secures victory, it will be his fifth term in office.