Political scientist Filippenko called the draft US resolution on elections in Russia a symbolic gesture 
Draft resolution of the US Congress on non-recognition of the 2024 presidential elections in Russia, if the current head of state, Vladimir Putin, wins, is an attempt to attract the attention of his own voters. Such an assessment of this initiative of American parliamentarians was given in an interview with Lenta.ru by senior researcher at the Institute of the USA and Canada, Americanist Alexander Filippenko.
“The fact that this initiative was brought by a Democrat and a Republican is even more interesting. Given the current polarization of American parties, such a split, when Democrats go to the left and Republicans go to the right, such cross-party proposals all the more look like a somewhat publicity stunt that shows that Democrats and Republicans can find common ground, “she said. >
The expert suggested that such a decision is unlikely to be supported by the majority of American congressmen and politicians.
“It seems that this is rather a symbolic gesture that is not designed to be adopted in reality. This is more of a way to show American voters that work is and is being carried out jointly, the parties find some common ground. Therefore, I think that this is not even so much a political as a political technological gesture, “the interlocutor of Lenta.ru stated.
A proposal not to recognize Vladimir Putin as president if he decides to run for a new term in 2024 and will win, co-chair of the US Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) Steve Cohen, representing the Democratic Party, and his deputy, Republican Joe Whislon, introduced to the House of Representatives. If the document they proposed is accepted, it will be advisory in nature.