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Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election

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

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Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin's hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:17:39 UTC.

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