The Duma adopted amendments to the election law in the event of martial law
The State Duma of Russia adopted in the second and third, final, readings amendments to the law on presidential elections. In particular, changes stipulate the procedure for conducting elections in the event of martial law. According to amendments, if martial law has been introduced on part of the territory of Russia, the elections in these regions may be postponed by decision of the Central Election Commission, if it considers that voting threatens the life and health of citizens.