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The State Duma elections in Russia, held from September 18 to 20, 2026, marked a significant phase for the Kremlin, which sought to showcase national unity amid the ongoing war against Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin urged citizens to participate in the voting, linking it to the need for support of military actions. The authorities involved residents of occupied territories and sidelined opposition forces to secure desired outcomes.
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Vladimir Putin urged Russian citizens to participate in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18-20. In his speech, he linked voting to the war against Ukraine and the need to demonstrate national unity.
On September 18, elections to the State Duma begin in Russia, which the Kremlin plans to use to demonstrate support for the war against Ukraine. The authorities have involved residents of occupied territories and removed opposition forces to ensure desired voting results.
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