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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday was projected to win the country's tightly controlled parliamentary elections, according to exit polls.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:14:33 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections

  2. Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election

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

  4. Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

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

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

  7. German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

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