Like Russia, Kazakhstan may face an "avalanche of fake reports" during the election period, spread by those seeking to undermine friendship between the two countries, TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov said at the plenary session of the Third Russia-Kazakhstan Media Forum. The TASS director general pointed out that Kazakhstan was celebrating 35 years of independence in 2026. Kondrashov noted that TASS and the Dialogue autonomous non-profit organization were among the founders of the Global Fact-Checking Network. Russia will elect members of the ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, on September 18-20. The First Russia-Kazakhstan Media Forum took place at TASS’ Moscow headquarters in November 2024.