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United Russia Wins Record State Duma Majority in Elections Dubbed as Most Uncompetitive in Modern History

The outcome was all but predetermined in Russia’s tightly controlled political system, where true opposition had been barred from the ballot.

State Duma Creates New AI Oversight Committee

Former President Dmitry Medvedev announced the creation of the Committee on Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence.

United Russia Set for Record Parliament Majority in First Wartime Elections

With 95% of the ballots counted, Russian election officials said the pro-Kremlin ruling party received 57.83% of the party-list vote.

Russians Prepare for an Election With Less Choice Than Ever

Even with an all-but-guaranteed majority for United Russia, experts say the vote remains an important gauge of public sentiment.

Richest United Russia Candidates Report More Than $103M in Combined Income

The combined income of the seven richest United Russia candidates exceeded the annual budgets of several regional capitals.

Russia Is Gearing Up for Nationwide Elections. This Is What You Need to Know.

Though United Russia is expected to dominate, the elections could offer insight into how the war in Ukraine has affected Russian politics.

United Russia Seeks to Curb Ukraine War Focus, Militant Rhetoric Ahead of WWII Victory Anniversary

Veterans of Russia’s past military campaigns argue that the ruling party has focused too much on soldiers who fought in Ukraine.

United Russia Criticized for Gifting Meat Grinders to Fallen Soldiers’ Mothers

The kitchen appliance has become a grim symbol of the Russian military’s high-casualty assaults in the Ukraine war.

Women Set Fire to United Russia Office in Perm

Eyewitnesses said that one of the arsonist’s clothes briefly caught fire during the attack late Wednesday.

In Russia’s Ethnic Republics, Pro-Kremlin Heads Run for Reelection — Popular Support Optional

Russia’s third wartime elections are expected to yield few surprises. But in three ethnic republics, the incumbents' victories will be hard-fought.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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