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Articles with tag "United Russia"

opinion Emily Ferris

Russia’s Regional Elections Have Taught the Kremlin a Valuable Lesson

While United Russia's candidates won comfortably in nearly every race, the Kremlin has learned it needs more than patriotic rhetoric to win votes.
In depth

Kremlin Seeks to ‘Legitimize’ Authority With Elections in Occupied Ukraine

The four regions will vote to choose local parliaments despite Moscow failing to fully control any of them and active combat in several areas.
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In depth

Russia’s Ruling Party Downplays War in Sweeping Regional Election Push

As the country remains mired in its war on Ukraine, the United Russia party is seeking to convince voters that life is going on as normal.
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In depth

Russia’s ‘Systemic Opposition’ Eyes Small Triumphs in Regional Elections

The ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party faces competition in a number of regions and municipalities as its popularity appears increasingly uncertain...
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foot-in-mouth

Russian Deputy Expelled From Ruling Party Over Putin 'Dirty Schmuck' Barb

Yulia Trukhmanova, a member of United Russia, was recorded ridiculing Putin as a “nobody” and “dirty schmuck” before he came to power in 1999.
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non-alignment over

Moscow Mayor Aligns With Pro-Putin Party for Re-Election Bid

Sergei Sobyanin, who previously ran as an independent, will seek his third term as a member of the ruling United Russia party.
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‘hypocrisy and inhumanity’

Russian Officials Condemned for Wartime Vacation Posts

At least two regional officials in Russia have been condemned by the Russian public and the upper echelons of the ruling United Russia party after posting...
clearing the ranks

Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI to Purge Anti-War Voters – Reports

Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with AI and algorithms that track voters’ social media activity...
mandate not taken

Putin’s Top Candidates Won’t Take Parliament Seats

The announcement prompted opposition figures to accuse the Kremlin of duping voters, on top of allegations of widespread electoral fraud.
parliamentary lead

Pro-Kremlin Party on Track for Majority After Crackdown

In the last elections to the lower house State Duma in 2016, United Russia received 54.2% of the vote.
social support

Putin Promises Russians Billions in Spending Ahead of Polls

The ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party aims to overcome widespread unpopularity and keep its majority in the State Duma.
faded enthusiasm

Support for Russia's Ruling Party Drops to Pre-Crimea Low – Poll

The pro-Kremlin United Russia party's ratings are lagging ahead of key legislative elections.
traditional push

Russia’s Ruling Party Campaigns to Ban 'Propaganda' of Polyamory, Bisexuality – Reports

Russia has already banned “gay propaganda” in a law critics say has been used to silence activists and shut down gay pride events.
equality gap

Pay Russian Housewives For Domestic Work, United Russia Deputy Says

Men who take care of the home while their wives go to work should also be paid, Oksana Pushkina said.
unbecoming conduct

Putin Sacks Russian Governor Over Key-Dangling Video

The head of Chuvashia sparked criticism after video showed him dangling a set of keys to a fire engine above a firefighter, forcing him to jump.
Cut off

U.S. Troops ‘Block’ Russian Soldiers in Syria

The standoff took place two days after Kurdish forces reportedly prevented Russian troops from passing through a major city.
2020 look ahead

After a Turbulent Year in Russian Domestic Politics, What Does 2020 Hold in Store?

We talk to five political analysts about how Russian authorities will attempt to maintain stability next year.
The golden rule

Be Kinder, Think Tank Tells Pro-Putin Leaders Ahead of Vote

Lawmakers have been advised to temper their "punishment- and ban-related agenda" if they want to keep their majority.
Corruption allegations

Kremlin Vows to Investigate Moscow Lawmaker Accused of Fraud Ahead of Elections

“They usually ignore [requests] or it’s a janitor who responds,” a State Duma member remarked.
Skin Tech

United Russia Official Tabbed for Microchip Implant Experiment

The future is here, and it’s less than 4,000 kilometers east of Moscow.
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