There were several attempts to disrupt the so-called presidential election in Russia. In 20 cases, people poured liquids into ballot boxes to make the ballot papers unusable.
There were also eight attempts at arson at polling stations. President Vladimir Putin wants to be confirmed in office for another six years with the vote. The three candidates nominated by the parliamentary opposition loyal to Putin are considered pure counting candidates. They were excluded from running for office or, like the opposition activist Alexei Navalny, died.