Ukraine/Russia · Multiple sources
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
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- 18 Sept 2026, 03:09 CEST → 19 Sept 2026, 08:46 CEST
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Russia’s parliamentary elections will not be a referendum on the Ukraine war – or anything, really
Russia’s parliamentary elections will not be a referendum on the Ukraine war – or anything, really
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again
Video: Russia Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Ukraine War Began
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
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