The United Russia actively supports the president and his activities, despite him not officially being a member
Published 22 Aug, 2026 10:45
| Updated 22 Aug, 2026 10:46
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during the first stage of the United Russia party congress in Moscow. © Mikhail Metzel
The second stage of the ruling United Russia party congress is taking place in Moscow, with the approval of the program for the parliamentary election on September 8-12 topping the agenda.
The party’s leader, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be joining the delegates in the Russian capital.
Putin already delivered an address at the first stage of the congress in late June, during which its candidate list, topped by the likes of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has been finalized.
The president is not officially a member of the United Russia, but the party has actively supported him and his activities since its foundation in 2001.
The party currently holds 315 out of 145 seats in the Russian legislature, the State Duma.
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22 August 2026
10:46 GMT
Dmitry Medvedev, leader of United Russia, has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be taking part in the party’s congress.
All of Putin’s statements and proposals would be incorporated into the party’s People’s program before it is put to vote, he told journalists.
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22 August 2026
10:46 GMT
Dmitry Medvedev, leader of United Russia, has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be taking part in the party’s congress.
All of Putin’s statements and proposals would be incorporated into the party’s People’s program before it is put to vote, he told journalists.
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