Russia's Duma Election: Putin's War Election - Russia Elects New Parliament
For the first time since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia is electing a new parliament. The opposition is not allowed to participate. Kremlin chief Putin expects his wartime course to be confirmed.
Russia has begun its three-day parliamentary election, with President Vladimir Putin urging citizens to vote in support of the country's victory in the war with Ukraine. The election, which is being held in a challenging economic climate and with widespread discontent, is expected to see the ruling United Russia party win a two-thirds majority despite the exclusion of the anti-war party Yabloko.
Over 110 million Russians are eligible to vote for 450 deputies to the State Duma in Moscow, with the opposition not allowed to participate. The election is being held in occupied Ukrainian regions, a move criticized by the international community as a breach of international law.
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