Russian election authorities said Wednesday that they have registered nearly 1,600 Ukraine war veterans to run as candidates in federal, regional and local elections taking place next month.
A total of 1,586 war veterans out of 1,668 who had filed for nomination were cleared to run, Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said.
At least 200 veterans have been nominated for seats in the 450-member State Duma, she added. One veteran is running for governor.
“I’m confident that our voters will show them total support and trust,” Pamfilova was quoted as saying at a press conference by the Interfax news agency.
In March 2025, reports indicated that the Kremlin planned to place up to 100 Ukraine war veterans into the State Duma this year in what was described as the “easiest” way to integrate them into government.
