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Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote

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

What happened

This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.

Key facts

  • This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:18:00 UTC.

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  2. Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

  3. France, Poland and European allies warn of escalating Russian 'hybrid' attacks

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  5. In Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.

  6. Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote

  7. Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says

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