Putin’s United Russia Will Win – but Vote Tally, Turnout and Level of Coercion Will Tell the Real Story of Russia’s Wartime Elections
United Russia’s support is polling at 32%, while officials use a three-day vote and limited opposition access to preserve control.
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Russia starts Duma vote as war and drone strikes strain economy
Russia has opened three days of parliamentary voting with United Russia expected to retain control. The poll is meant to project backing for the war even as drone strikes, economic strain and repression deepen unease.
Putin’s United Russia will win – but vote tally, turnout and level of coercion will tell the real story of Russia’s wartime elections
Russia’s parliamentary elections will take place on Sept. 18-20, 2026, amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Given the backdrop of an energy crisis, battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason for concern. Yet few observers believe the result is in doubt: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party will undoubtedly win. Anything less will demonstrate…
Illustrative image Photo: PexelsRussia votes to renew the Duma in the midst of the economic wear and tear of the war, CNBC points out
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