07:29CEC (Central Election Commission) Chairperson Ella Pamfilova has described the international atmosphere ahead of Russia's upcoming elections as 'very toxic,' attributing it to what she termed 'various provocations' from the West.
Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Pamfilova acknowledged the challenging circumstances surrounding the elections, emphasising the need for preparedness.
"Given that this is the first time that elections are being held in such difficult, extreme situations, I would like to say, when such a very toxic international atmosphere has been created. Of course, given the continuous threats and the mass of other negative developments, we have foreseen all this - it is not the first time for us, in principle - so we have taken precautions and established reserve polling locations in all regions," Pamfilova remarked.
Despite the challenging environment, Pamfilova expressed confidence in preparing for the upcoming presidential election in Russia, highlighting the successful completion of necessary arrangements.
"Indeed, the system is ready, the system is fully prepared: personnel potential, organisational, human factor, technical and technological potential, this balance - this has created an incredibly stable system. The system is stable," she affirmed.
Pamfilova also disclosed that approximately two million voters had participated in early voting leading up to the election, indicating an active engagement in the electoral process.
Russia's presidential election takes place over three days from March 15-17, with early voting between February 25 and March 14.
The four candidates are Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), the Communist Party's Nikolai Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party and incumbent President Vladimir Putin, running as an independent candidate.
'Toxic international atmosphere' - CEC chair on 'tremendous pressure', Western interference ahead of elections
CEC (Central Election Commission) Chairperson Ella Pamfilova has described the international atmosphere ahead of Russia's upcoming elections as 'very toxic,' attributing it to what she termed 'various provocations' from the West.
Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Pamfilova acknowledged the challenging circumstances surrounding the elections, emphasising the need for preparedness.
"Given that this is the first time that elections are being held in such difficult, extreme situations, I would like to say, when such a very toxic international atmosphere has been created. Of course, given the continuous threats and the mass of other negative developments, we have foreseen all this - it is not the first time for us, in principle - so we have taken precautions and established reserve polling locations in all regions," Pamfilova remarked.
Despite the challenging environment, Pamfilova expressed confidence in preparing for the upcoming presidential election in Russia, highlighting the successful completion of necessary arrangements.
"Indeed, the system is ready, the system is fully prepared: personnel potential, organisational, human factor, technical and technological potential, this balance - this has created an incredibly stable system. The system is stable," she affirmed.
Pamfilova also disclosed that approximately two million voters had participated in early voting leading up to the election, indicating an active engagement in the electoral process.
Russia's presidential election takes place over three days from March 15-17, with early voting between February 25 and March 14.
The four candidates are Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), the Communist Party's Nikolai Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party and incumbent President Vladimir Putin, running as an independent candidate.
CEC (Central Election Commission) Chairperson Ella Pamfilova has described the international atmosphere ahead of Russia's upcoming elections as 'very toxic,' attributing it to what she termed 'various provocations' from the West.
Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Pamfilova acknowledged the challenging circumstances surrounding the elections, emphasising the need for preparedness.
"Given that this is the first time that elections are being held in such difficult, extreme situations, I would like to say, when such a very toxic international atmosphere has been created. Of course, given the continuous threats and the mass of other negative developments, we have foreseen all this - it is not the first time for us, in principle - so we have taken precautions and established reserve polling locations in all regions," Pamfilova remarked.
Despite the challenging environment, Pamfilova expressed confidence in preparing for the upcoming presidential election in Russia, highlighting the successful completion of necessary arrangements.
"Indeed, the system is ready, the system is fully prepared: personnel potential, organisational, human factor, technical and technological potential, this balance - this has created an incredibly stable system. The system is stable," she affirmed.
Pamfilova also disclosed that approximately two million voters had participated in early voting leading up to the election, indicating an active engagement in the electoral process.
Russia's presidential election takes place over three days from March 15-17, with early voting between February 25 and March 14.
The four candidates are Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), the Communist Party's Nikolai Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party and incumbent President Vladimir Putin, running as an independent candidate.