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Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

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What happened

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…

Key facts

  • 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 05:04:04 UTC.

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  1. Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections

  2. Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

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

  4. Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote

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

  6. Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

  7. Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

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