Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading

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With some 58% of the precincts counted, United Russia had nearly 58% of the vote for the 225 deputies apportioned by party lists, according to the Central Election Commission…

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  • With some 58% of the precincts counted, United Russia had nearly 58% of the vote for the 225 deputies apportioned by party lists, according to the Central Election Commission…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:11:37 UTC.

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  1. Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections

  2. Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election, Kremlin set to retain control

  3. Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow

  4. German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

  5. Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate

  6. Early returns show main Kremlin party leading Russia’s parliamentary election

  7. Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading

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