United Russia leads after Russia vote hit by drones and cyberattacks
Russia’s ruling United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections held amid Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks. The vote covered all 450 seats in the lower-house State Duma. Read More: Russia votes in wartime election as drones strike Moscow With more than 71% of ballots counted, United Russia had secured 57.5% of the […]
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a large majority in parliamentary elections. With over 71% of ballots counted, United Russia had 57.5% of the vote, according to the Daily Times. Meduza reported a slightly higher figure of 57.82%.
The elections for the 450-seat lower-house State Duma were marked by Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks. Voting also took place in Ukrainian territories occupied and annexed by Russia, as reported by Euronews.
United Russia is on track to retain its two-thirds majority in the State Duma, allowing it to amend the constitution, according to projections by TASS cited by Euronews. The party is leading in 208 single-member districts, with Communist Party candidates ahead in five districts, according to Meduza.
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