Consequences of the Duma Elections on Russia’s Domestic and Foreign Policy
Consequences of the Duma Elections on Russia’s Domestic and Foreign Policy

Author(s): Agnieszka Legucka
Subject(s): Politics, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Electoral systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Duma State; elections; Russia; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: The course and results of the elections to the State Duma indicate a strengthening of Russia’s authoritarian regime and, at the same time, show the growing crisis of legitimacy for President Vladimir Putin. The response of the Russian authorities will be further centralisation of power and repression of citizens. Despite Russians’ growing economic difficulties, the macroeconomic situation will remain stable, which is crucial for the ruling elite. In foreign policy, Russia may more frequently use military activity (including in Ukraine), escalating tensions and hybrid actions against some EU states and the U.S.

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