Russia holds State Duma elections amid ongoing Ukraine war

Russia held elections for the State Duma on September 18, 2026, the first parliamentary elections since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. President Vladimir Putin's party was expected to win the controlled elections, which the Kremlin used to gauge public support for the war.

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Russia votes for new parliament in controlled elections

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Russia is holding elections for the State Duma for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The party of President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the highly controlled affair.