Russia concluded its first wartime parliamentary election on September 20, 2026, with President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party set to retain control despite heavy opposition clampdowns. The election marked the first time it included residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow but not fully controlled.
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Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured AP News
Russia's first wartime parliamentary election is ending, with little opposition to President Vladimir Putin's policies.
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Russia's parliamentary elections concluded on Sunday, projecting that the United Russia party will continue to rule. This election was marred by a heavy clampdown on opposition and dissent, alongside controversial voting in Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia. Ukraine condemned these actions, leading to international outcry, as numerous watchdogs deemed the election illegal under global treati
The ruling United Russia party is expected to maintain dominance in Russia's first parliamentary elections since the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ruling United Russia party is expected to maintain dominance in Russia's first parliamentary elections since the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social Putin’s United Russia party set to win Russia’s first wartime parliamentary sham election ⤵️ #UkraineWar #Russia #EU #NATO #WinterIsComing https://tvpworld.com/95499668/putins-party-set-to-win-as-russia-holds-wartime-election-without-genuine-opposition The Kremlin is likely to present the results as evidence of public backing for Putin's policies and for the war in