Putin says Russia will not ask other countries for help — Anadolu Agency

In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin, of the aggressor state, said that the country would not travel around the world and humiliatingly ask for help. He spoke at the first session of the newly elected ninth convocation of the State Duma.

Putin's statements on the economy

As Anadolu Agency reports, Putin called on lawmakers to work closely with the government to provide a legislative basis for Russia's further economic development.

According to him, Russia's financial system and economy feel confident. He also called on officials not to make mistakes and to take a responsible approach to solving economic tasks.

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Putin did not name the states to which his statement about “handouts” referred. Anadolu Agency notes that this was likely a reference to Ukraine. Ukraine largely depends on external support to cover wartime budgetary and defense needs. Kyiv is seeking an additional $27 billion in funding for 2026, while the IMF stresses the importance of sustained and predictable external support for macroeconomic stability and budget financing.

First session of the State Duma

The first session of the ninth convocation of the State Duma took place after the parliamentary elections held on September 18–20. According to Russia's Central Election Commission, the United Russia party received 349 of 450 seats. The Communist Party won 37 mandates, the Liberal Democratic Party 23, New People 19, and A Just Russia 17. The Rodina party received one mandate, while four more went to independent candidates.

Vyacheslav Volodin was re-elected as chairman of the State Duma: he was supported by 406 of the 442 deputies who took part in the vote. He has headed the lower house of the Russian parliament since 2016.