Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the West of meddling in his nation's forthcoming elections. Speaking as he was endorsed by 614 votes to 0 as United
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the West of meddling in his nation's forthcoming elections.
Speaking as he was endorsed by 614 votes to 0 as United Russia's candidate for the March presidential election, Mr Putin said other countries were paying non-government organisations in Russia ''to eventually influence the course of the election campaign in our country''.
''Useless work, wasted money,'' he said. ''First, Judas is not the most respected biblical figure among our people. And second, it would be better if they used this money to pay off their national debt.''
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United Russia has seen its popularity slide lately but its control of state media and other levers of power means it, and Mr Putin, are expected to win on Saturday
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