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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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- 21 Sept 2026, 02:05 CEST → 22 Sept 2026, 07:54 CEST
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Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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