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Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open

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Mr.Putin has ruled Russia since New Year's Eve 1999 and his United Russia party has dominated Russian politics since the early 2000s…

Key facts

  • Mr.Putin has ruled Russia since New Year's Eve 1999 and his United Russia party has dominated Russian politics since the early 2000s…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:18:49 UTC.

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  1. A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia

  2. Live: At least five injured in Russian drone strikes in Kyiv region

  3. Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike

  4. Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters

  5. Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on

  6. Revealed: How Russia use mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens

  7. Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open

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