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Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war

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Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:47:03 UTC.

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  4. Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war

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