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Russians Vote for New Parliament After Campaign Marked by Near Silence
Officials have barred or removed candidates, while the Kremlin aims for 50% turnout and 50% support for United Russia, analysts said.
Summary by Radio France Internationale
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For the first time since the beginning of the war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia is electing a new parliament. The opposition is not allowed. Kremlin leader Putin expects his war course to be confirmed.
Russians vote for new parliament after campaign marked by near silence
Russians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage. More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Total News Sources9
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 33%
C 67%
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