Putin’s United Russia will win – but vote tally, turnout and level of coercion will tell the real story of Russia’s wartime elections
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- DW News EN·8h agoA war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament
Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections.
Read at DW News EN → - Al Jazeera·10h agoRussia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
Read at Al Jazeera → - RNZ World NZ·10h agoRussians begin voting in controlled election as war drags
Only Kremlin-aligned parties are on the ballot, and Moscow has also organised voting in occupied Ukraine.
Read at RNZ World NZ → - ABC News Politics·1d agoRussia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies
Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies
Read at ABC News Politics → - The Conversation US·1d agoPutin’s United Russia will win – but vote tally, turnout and level of coercion will tell the real story of Russia’s wartime elections
Russia’s parliamentary elections will take place on Sept. 18-20, 2026, amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Given the backdrop of an energy crisis, battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason…
Read at The Conversation US →