Putin's subordinates fabricate Duma election results to meet KPIs

Polish outlet Gazeta Wyborcza alleges that Russian officials manipulated Duma election results to meet Kremlin performance targets, creating a 'Potemkin village' of electoral reality. The claim is based on unverified reporting and lacks corroborating evidence, but if true, it signals systemic electoral fraud in Russia. This matters as it undermines the legitimacy of Russian governance and could influence Western perceptions of Russian political stability.