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Russia opens controlled three-day election; Putin's party set to retain power
RTÉLO·RU · UA·2 days ago
Russia's parliamentary election, framed by Putin as a referendum on the Ukraine war, concludes after three days of voting. United Russia is expected to retain its supermajority, with the outcome largely predetermined amid restricted opposition. The result will reinforce the Kremlin's narrative of public support for the war, though independent verification is limited.