Russia votes in first parliamentary election since 2022 invasion
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Neutral summary
Russia began three-day parliamentary elections on September 18 — the first such vote since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Polling stations opened in the Far East, including Udmurtia and the Astrakhan, Samara, Saratov and Ulyanovsk regions, and voting will run through September 20. President Vladimir Putin framed turnout as a “barometer” of public support for the war and urged Russians to cast ballots, saying the results should confirm the “maturity and resilience” of society. The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is expected to retain its majority in the 450-seat Duma, as only parties backing Putin and the military campaign were registered; residents of the DNR, LNR, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions are voting for the first time. The Central Election Commission announced heightened security measures, while observers note that opposition is virtually absent and the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections this week. Russia has been facing mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as the public votes this week, Maira Butt reports
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow. Russians are bracing for what the government might do on the military and economy after a vote that the Kremlin sees as legitimizing its policies.
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Putin Casts Parliamentary Election as Barometer of Support for War, Urges Russians to Vote
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TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
President Putin encourages Russians to cast votes in country’s parliamentary election. The voting results should confirm the maturity and resilience of Russian society, the head of state noted
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The Economist (outlet profile)
Russia’s sham election is descending into farce. The parliamentary vote may be followed by a bigger mobilisation for war
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of…
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RT - Daily news (outlet profile)
Putin issues historic call ahead of Russian elections. President Vladimir Putin has urged Russians to cast their votes at the upcoming parliamentary elections to “strengthen the country” Read Full Article at RT.com
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy. Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offe…
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Le Monde (outlet profile)
En Russie, les antiguerre tentent de résister face à la machine électorale de Vladimir Poutine. Orchestrées et contrôlées par le Kremlin, les élections législatives, qui doivent se tenir du 18 au 20 septembre, sont gagn…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Vladimir Putin’s Approval Rating Shifts Before Russia’s Duma Election. The ruling United Russia will certainly win but Putin faces war fatigue among the population.
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament. Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin…
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Le Figaro (outlet profile)
En Russie, comment le parti de Vladimir Poutine a préparé sa victoire annoncée aux législatives. DÉCRYPTAGE - Le Kremlin s’est employé à verrouiller les élections des 18, 19 et 20 septembre qui devraient permettre, sans…
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin’s power
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elDiario.es (outlet profile)
Elecciones en Rusia: por qué le importan a Putin unos comicios que todo el mundo asume que están amañados. El Kremlin busca legitimarse en medio del malestar social y la fatiga de la guerra e incrementa la presión sobre…
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El Mundo (outlet profile)
Los rusos votan sin cambio a la vista en sus legislativas más dolorosas: "Moscú no es seguro y no se puede ni hablar del tema". El partido de Vladímir Putin busca un nuevo apoyo electoral en plena crisis económica, con…
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Times of India (outlet profile)
Russia kicks off voting in first parliamentary election since Ukraine war began
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Kurir (outlet profile)
POČELI IZBORI U RUSIJI: Prva biračka mesta otvorena na Kamčatki, glasa se tri dana
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RTÉ News (outlet profile)
Russia votes in election set to secure Kremlin's power. Voting has begun in Russia's parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house.
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N1 Srbija (outlet profile)
Počeli trodnevni parlamentarni izbori u Rusiji: Otvorena prva biračka mesta. Biračka mesta otvorena su u petak ujutru po lokalnom vremenu na ruskom Dalekom istoku, čime su započeli trodnevni parlamentarni izbori na koji…
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Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Počeli trodnevni parlamentarni izbori u Rusiji: Otvorena prva biračka mesta. Biračka mesta otvorena su u petak ujutru po lokalnom vremenu na ruskom Dalekom istoku, čime su započeli trodnevni parlamentarni izbori na koji…
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TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
First voters arrive at polling stations as elections begin in Russia. Video surveillance footage shows voters approaching election commission members’ desks within the first minutes after polling stations opened
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Danas (outlet profile)
Prva biračka mesta otvorena na Dalekom istoku Rusije. Biračka mesta otvorena su u petak ujutru po lokalnom vremenu na ruskom Dalekom istoku, čime su započeli trodnevni parlamentarni izbori na kojima se očekuje pobeda st…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?. Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
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Alo! (outlet profile)
"Glasanje traje do nedelje, očekuje se ubedljiv trijumf Putinove stranke" Prve informacije sa biračkih mesta!
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
Il dissidente: “La protesta cresce e ora Putin teme i voti contro la guerra”. L’oppositore russo Kara-Murza invita a trasformare le elezioni della Duma in una protesta: “Tutti alle urne alle 12 per annullare la scheda”
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El Economista (outlet profile)
Rusia inicia elecciones legislativas marcadas por la guerra en Ucrania. Los colegios electorales abrieron el viernes en el extremo oriente de Rusia, en el inicio de unas elecciones legislativas de tres días.
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip. President’s United Russia party faces no meaningful opposition after liberal anti-war party barred from ballot Russians are going to the…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Nas primeiras eleições parlamentares desde o início da guerra, Putin aperta (ainda mais) o cerco para evitar surpresas. Os eleitores russos começam a ir às urnas, nesta sexta-feira, nas primeiras eleições legislativas d…
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Blic (outlet profile)
U RUSIJI DANAS PRVI IZBORI OD POČETKA RATA! Ishod je već poznat, ali se ŠOKOVI TEK OČEKUJU: "Narod je u strahu šta sledi posle". U Rusiji danas počinju parlamentarni izbori, prvi otkako je predsednik Vladimir Putin posl…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Live: At least five injured in Russian drone strikes in Kyiv region. At least five people were injured on Friday after Russian drone strikes struck the Kyiv region, including three children, local officials said. The at…
Factual core
- Voting has begun in Russia's parliamentary election.
- Vladimir Putin is tightening his grip on Russia during the election period.