On September 20, 2026, Russians living abroad cast votes during Russia's parliamentary election as a form of protest against President Putin and the Ukraine war, with many describing it as a moral duty despite acknowledging its limited practical effect.
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Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war Reuters
BERLIN/YEREVAN, Sept 20 - Russians living abroad cast their votes on Sunday, the final day of a parliamentary election, in what many described as a moral duty, if ultimately a futile act of protest against President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.