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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

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