Russia Hails Ethiopia’s Peaceful Election, Cites Strong Public Backing for Government Agenda

Addis Ababa, June 23, 2026 (FMC) – Russia has welcomed the successful conduct of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election, describing the process as reflecting broad public support for the government’s efforts to strengthen statehood and maintain domestic stability.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Ethiopia held elections for the federal parliament and regional councils on June 1, 2026.

The ministry recalled that official results announced by the National Election Board of Ethiopia on June 21 showed the Prosperity Party securing a decisive victory, winning 438 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, as well as an overwhelming majority of seats in regional councils.

According to the statement, observer missions from the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) assessed the election campaign and voting process as peaceful and democratic, reporting no significant irregularities.

Moscow welcomed the successful conduct of the elections in Ethiopia, stating that the outcome demonstrates broad public support for the government’s commitment to strengthening statehood and ensuring domestic stability.

Ethiopia’s 7th General Election was held on June 1, 2026, with the National Election Board of Ethiopia announcing the official results on June 21.

The Prosperity Party won 438 of the 501 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, securing a parliamentary majority. Observer missions from the African Union and IGAD said the election was conducted peacefully and in a democratic manner, with no major irregularities reported.