China News Service, September 21. According to a report from the Russian Satellite Network on the 21st, the Russian Embassy in the United States stated that Russia had encountered an unprecedented number of cyber attacks during the election, half of which came from the United States.

  The press release stated: “The Central Election Commission of Russia encountered an unprecedented number of cyber attacks in this election, 50% of which were launched from within the United States.”

  The message said: "Russia hopes that the US will give a detailed explanation on this."

  Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova previously stated that Moscow warned the United States not to further interfere in the Russian elections, and Russia’s patience is limited. At present, it has exercised restraint and has not taken measures against US companies.

  The elections for the 8th State Duma (lower house of parliament) in Russia and the elections for the heads of 39 local parliaments and 9 federal subjects were held from the 17th to the 19th.

The Russian State Duma is elected for a term of five years.