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POLITICS● ELEVATED2h ago · Sep 18, 2026, 6:16 AM

Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Vladimir Putin’s tightening grip

Irish Times World · eastern europe

United Russia party facing little by way of meaningful competition and set to extend hold it has had on parliament for 23 years

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