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The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election

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

What happened

First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.

Key facts

  • First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:46 UTC.

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  1. 'Election without meaningful competition': Russia’s results won't measure support for Putin or war

  2. Russia votes in wartime election set to secure the Kremlin's power

  3. ‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine

  4. Russian elections a ‘veneer of democracy’ with opposition barred from running

  5. Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections

  6. The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election

  7. Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'

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