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POLITICSSep 21Russia held its first State Duma election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Officials say the same five parties are set to return, with the ruling party on track to retain its majority.Voting has ended in Russia’s State Duma elections, and United Russia has finished first. According to Central Election Commission figures as of 11:55 p.m. Moscow time on September 20, United Russia had won 57.19% of the vote on the federal party list, with 36.87% of precinct results counted. The Communist Party was second with 13.85%, the Liberal Democratic Party third with 9.16%, and New People fourth with 8.01%. Preliminary results also showed A Just Russia clearing the 5% threshold with 5.23%, enough to win seats in parliament. Ten parties took part in the elections; the Supreme Court removMeduza [en]
POLITICSSep 21Early results show Russia main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote – Brandon SunEarly election results in Russia indicate that the main Kremlin party is dominating a parliamentary vote described as tightly controlled. This highlights the political landscape and concerns about electoral integrity in Russia.brandonsun.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 21US unleashes sweeping Russia sanctions : Who could get hitThe United States is implementing extensive sanctions against Russia, raising questions about who will be affected.newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
POLITICSSep 21In photos: Russians abroad hold peace rallies on the main day of voting in Russia’s State Duma elections as voters at home write ‘No war’ on ballotsSeptember 20 is the final day of voting in Russia’s State Duma elections. The Russian opposition had urged voters to cast their ballots that day at exactly noon local time to protest Russia’s war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year. Many voters in several countries turned out at that hour, though fewer participated than in the 2024 “Noon Against Putin” protest. Eyewitnesses in cities across Russia said only a few people showed up to vote at noon. Lines did form outside polling places in Moscow, but most were likely due to a technical failure that left voters unable to obtain paper ballots. Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 20Russian pro-war blogger Anastasia Kashevarova says friend was added to military registry the day after voting online. Another Moscow voter reported the same thing.Anastasia Kashevarova, a pro-war propagandist and Z-blogger, said an acquaintance of hers received a notice that he had been added to the military registration rolls shortly after casting a ballot through Russia’s remote electronic voting system.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 20Russia’s election commission says five parties are on track to enter the State Duma. Ruling United Russia had 57.19% with results in from more than a third of precincts.Russia’s Central Election Commission has released results from the State Duma elections after 36.87% of precinct tally sheets had been processed.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 20Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominateRussian President Vladimir Putin has cast the vote as a test of support for his ongoing war in Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 20US unleashes sweeping Russia sanctions : Who could get hithongkongherald.com · China
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 20US unleashes sweeping Russia sanctions : Who could get hitThe U.S. has imposed comprehensive new sanctions on Russia, raising questions about their potential targets and impact. These sweeping measures are expected to have significant economic and political repercussions.batonrougepost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Ruling pro - Putin party on track to win Russia wartime parliamentary electionThe ruling party, which supports Putin, is projected to win Russia's parliamentary election held during wartime. This outcome suggests continued political stability and direction within Russia amidst ongoing conflict.krdo.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Putin United Russia eyes parliamentary election winPutin's United Russia party is aiming for a victory in upcoming parliamentary elections, indicating the party's political objectives and potential impact on Russia's governance.edenmagnet.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 20Poland condemns Russia's illegal 'elections' in temporarily occupied territories of UkrainePoland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Russia's holding of illegal "elections" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 20Russia ElectionThe article concerns an election in Russia. This is a political event with potential implications for international relations and domestic stability.bedfordgazette.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Trump to meet with Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensifyAxios
POLITICSSep 20Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine warTrump has signed extensive sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing Ukraine war. This represents a significant political and economic measure against Russia.surinametimes.com · Suriname
POLITICSSep 20Russians vote in final day of parliamentary electionsThe vote comes as the Russian capital was hit by what its governor described as the "largest-scale attack" on the city since the war in Ukraine began.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 20“Some members of our editorial team work anonymously”: in Poland, the Russian diaspora fights against Kremlin disinformationDÉCRYPTAGE - Alors que la censure et la propagande saturent les canaux d’informations en Russie, le seul moyen pour les journalistes et les créateurs de contenu de produire de l’information réelle est de s’exiler dans des pays libres.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 20New North Korea-Russia bridge delivers a powerful message to ChinaThe recent opening of a new road bridge between North Korea and Russia may look like a modest infrastructure project. In reality, the 1km stretch across the Tumen River carries implications far beyond the movement of vehicles between two border towns. For China, it is a reminder that its influence over North Korea is no longer as secure as it once appeared and that Russia may be increasingly capable of challenging Beijing’s interests on its northeastern periphery. The bridge, inaugurated on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 20Only handful of people turn up for Russian State Duma ‘elections’ in occupied Kherson region – journalistOnly a handful of people turned up for the so-called elections to Russia’s State Duma in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 20Last day of State Duma elections ends early in Russia-occupied Donetsk region — mediaOn the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, Russian authorities today, September 20, shortened the final day of "voting" for the Russian State Duma amid a reported turnout of more than 80%.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 20Putin will win Russia sham election . What happens next terrifies EuropeThe article discusses the anticipated outcome of a Russian election and its potential future impact on Europe. It implies that the election is not considered fair and the aftermath is concerning.smh.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 20Russia : Voting into final day in paliamentary electionsVoting is concluding in Russia's parliamentary elections, marking a significant political event for the country. The outcome will determine the composition of the parliament.dw.com · Germany
POLITICSSep 20EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviationFox News World
POLITICSSep 20Russia announces upcoming meeting with United States to address differencesRussia and the US are planning meetings to discuss differences, although progress is scarce, according to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister. US sanctions against Russia, signed by Trump, complicate dialogue and affect buyers of Russian energy like China and India.Clarín