Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

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What happened

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:36 UTC.

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