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Elections to the State Duma of Russia and their consequences
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Elections to the State Duma in Russia began and will last for three days. Preliminary results indicate that the 'United Russia' party secured 355 seats, granting it a constitutional majority. Meanwhile, protests against the election results occurred in Moscow.
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- Elections to the State Duma are held from September 18 to 20, 2026
- The 'United Russia' party secured 355 seats
- The elections are accompanied by reports of fraud
- Protests against Putin took place in Moscow
- Possible disruptions to communication and internet during the elections
Putin · Zelensky · United Russia · Central Election Commission of Russia · Ella Pamfilova · Moscow
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PTV (Полтава)Earliest tracked report
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