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Ukraine strikes continue as polling stations open in Russia

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

Russia and Ukraine traded strikes overnight as Russians prepared to vote in parliamentary elections in which the Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power, with the only party that criticised the war was removed from the ballot.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:31:23 UTC.

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

  2. Ukraine strikes continue as polling stations open in Russia

  3. Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support

  4. Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

  5. Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin’s power

  6. Poland joins coalition to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences against Russia

  7. Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia

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