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September 17, 2026
Putin Prepares for First Parliamentary Elections Since Ukraine Invasion
- The State Duma elections will take place over three days, starting Friday.
- United Russia aims to maintain a supermajority in the 450-seat parliament despite declining approval ratings.
- Observers are focused on voter turnout as a potential indicator of public discontent with the ongoing war and economic issues.
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- Russia's parliamentary election is set to cement the Kremlin's gripSep 17, 2026 at 4:03 AM · AP
- Russia's tightly controlled parliamentary election features parties that back the KremlinSep 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM · AP
- Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economySep 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM · CNBC