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Russia holds Duma election as Ukraine war continues

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Russia held elections for its lower house of parliament (Duma) on September 15, 2026, the first since President Vladimir Putin ordered the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election served as a public mood indicator amid ongoing conflict.

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What’s at Stake for Putin in Russia’s Duma Election?

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream14d ago kagi ↗

Russians are set to go to the polls to elect a new lower house of parliament for the first time since President Vladimir Putin ordered the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

What’s at stake for Putin in Russia’s wartime election?

rss:straitstimes-worldinternational14d ago kagi ↗

The election will provide an indicator of the public mood.