United Russia retains Duma majority amid Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks

Russia's ruling United Russia party secured a large parliamentary majority in elections disrupted by Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks, per state media results. The attacks did not alter the outcome, underscoring the Kremlin's control over the electoral process. The result consolidates Putin's grip ahead of the 2026 presidential cycle, while the strikes highlight Ukraine's expanding reach into Russian territory.