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LIVE | Russia Votes | Sept. 17

Russia on Friday headed to the polls in the country’s parliamentary elections in which most vocal Kremlin critics have been barred from running.

seeking assurances

China and Russia Urge Taliban to Keep Security Promises

Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in Central Asia after the hasty U.S. retreat from Afghanistan.

Russian Elections Chief Says 3-Day Voting Here To Stay

Critics warn the extended voting periods open up more opportunities for voter fraud.

'letter and spirit of the law'

Kremlin Praises Apple-Google Takedown of Navalny Apps

Critics accuse the tech giants of bucking under the Russian authorities’ pressure after facing threats of criminal punishment.

clashing narratives

Russia Claims Soviet Army ’Liberated,’ Not Invaded, Poland During WWII

The comment comes amid mutual recriminations between Moscow and Warsaw over who started World War II.

In Russia’s Parliamentary Vote, Spoiler Parties and Dirty Tricks Abound

Parties and candidates using misleading names or campaigning techniques to befuddle voters have appeared all over the country throughout the campaign.

TECH GIANTS SUCCUMB

Apple, Google Delete Navalny App on Day of Russian Parliamentary Vote

The app contained tactical voting recommendations for challengers to pro-Putin incumbents from the ruling United Russia party.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 17

Putin self-isolates. Cases rising. WHO suspension.

'Accepted with delight'

Putin to Attend 2022 Beijing Olympics — Minister

Putin's appearance comes as Moscow remains under penalties for state-sponsored doping.

Employees of Russia E-Retail Giant Wildberries Go On Strike

Workers are denouncing a drop in wages at the company run by the country's richest woman, Tatyana Bakalchuk.

ELECTION PROFILE

Russian Activist Crusades Against Domestic Violence in Duma Campaign

Alyona Popova’s parliamentary election campaign focuses on anti-abuse legislation in a country where victims have little or no protection.

over the border

Breakaway Ukrainian Region to Bus Russian Passport Holders to the Polls

An estimated 600,000 Russian passport holders from the separatist-held Donbass region are eligible to vote in the Sept. 17-19 poll.

'Patriotic civic position'

Putin Urges Russians to Vote After Critics Barred From Election

Putin's United Russia party is widely expected to retain its majority in the lower house State Duma after the election.

Police Station Bombed in Southern Russia’s Voronezh

Reports said least one officer was seriously wounded.

Russia Starts Blocking Google Docs After Navalny Shares Anti-Kremlin Vote Strategy – Monitor

Russia has put increasing pressure on Google to block search results related to Navalny's Smart Voting campaign.

Putin Says Dozens in Kremlin Inner Circle Have Covid

The Russian leader started self-isolating on Tuesday after being identified as a coronavirus contact.

AUTHORIZATION DELAYS

WHO Suspends Sputnik V Approval Process Over Manufacturing Breaches

Russia’s bid to have its coronavirus vaccine approved by either the WHO or EMA has run into multiple problems.

competing to help

Security Blocs Led by Russia, China Meet on Afghanistan

Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in the region after the United States' retreat from Afghanistan.

african influence

Russia Says No Talks With Mali on Military Ties

French sources said earlier that Mali was nearing a deal with the secretive Russian firm Wagner to hire nearly 1,000 mercenaries.

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