Russians voted on September 18-19, 2026, in an election the Kremlin used to gauge public support for the Ukraine war. Most anti-war candidates were prevented from running, making the vote a controlled exercise reflecting official policy rather than genuine democratic choice.
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The vote is an opportunity for the Kremlin to gauge public support for the Ukraine war.
Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war - www.reuters.com/world/europe... Most anti-war candidates were not allowed to run.
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