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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:54:00 UTC.

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