Russia votes in parliamentary election
Russia held a three-day parliamentary election that concluded with the Kremlin's main party retaining control of the lower house of parliament. The election took place during Russia's war in Ukraine and featured virtually no opposition to President Putin's policies. Election officials confirmed the outcome was largely predetermined, with the Kremlin's dominance in domestic politics secured.
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6 developments- Sep 15What’s at Stake for Putin in Russia’s Duma Election?
- Sep 18Russia begins 3 days of voting in parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power
- Sep 20Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured
- Sep 20Only center coverage:Polls close in Russian vote with a near-certain outcome
- Sep 21Russia votes in parliamentary election
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4 viewpointsEarly results show Russia's main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote
Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show the main Kremlin party leading
Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show the main Kremlin party leading in the tightly controlled balloting
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