The people are the source of power. The constitutional right of citizens to choose their representatives and determine the path of development of their country is inviolable. This is the basis of the legitimacy and effectiveness of democratic state institutions.

Therefore, even under the most difficult conditions, we will not retreat from the principles of popular rule.

We are holding, and will continue to hold, elections at different levels throughout the entire territory of our vast country, from the Far East to Novorossiya and Donbas.