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Russian election enters final day after Ukraine targets Moscow in massive drone attack

Russian election enters final day after Ukraine targets Moscow in massive drone attack

By Andrew Osborn and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine launched what Moscow's mayor called the biggest ever drone attack on the Russian capital on Sunday in what he said was an unsuccessful attempt to disrupt the final day of a parliamentary election that President Vladimir

Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day

Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for Russia's war in Ukraine entered its third and final day on Sunday, with the ruling United Russia party expected to retain its dominance in a political system critics

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election which President Vladimir Putin has said will show that millions of people back his army fighting in Ukraine, even though most anti-war candidates were not allowed to run.

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as barometer of public support for his war in Ukraine

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as barometer of public support for his war in Ukraine

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election which President Vladimir Putin has said will show that millions of people back his army fighting in Ukraine, even though most anti-war candidates were not allowed to run.

Voting begins in Russian parliamentary election which Putin has cast as barometer of support for war

Voting begins in Russian parliamentary election which Putin has cast as barometer of support for war

MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Voting got underway on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election in Russia which President Vladimir Putin has framed as a barometer of support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Explainer-How Putin may leverage predictable outcome of Russia's elections

Explainer-How Putin may leverage predictable outcome of Russia's elections

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Russians are voting in a three-day parliamentary election which is widely expected to see the ruling United Russia party retain its dominance in what is a tightly controlled political system that has excluded most candidates who oppose Moscow's war in

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

MOSCOW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Russian authorities reported multiple attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country on Saturday during a parliamentary election running from September 18 to 20.

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago

President Trump's Actions Impact Russian Parliamentary Elections Amidst Economic Strain

President Trump's Actions Impact Russian Parliamentary Elections Amidst Economic Strain

As Russia prepares for parliamentary elections, the political landscape is significantly influenced by President Trump's actions, particularly regarding military aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. According to the source, President Trump has 'hamstrung Ukraine by cutting military aid' and has 'taken Russia's side in all negotiations for peace.' Furthermore, he is reportedly 'sitting on legislation that would cut back on Putin's profits from oil price spikes that Trump caused.' This context is set against a backdrop of internal Russian challenges, including a fuel crisis, a rising number of war casualties, and a shrinking civilian economy. Despite these issues, the ruling United Russia Party is expected to secure a victory, with independent candidates being systematically excluded from the electoral process. The National Wealth Fund, Russia's sovereign reserve, has seen its liquid assets decrease from $113.5 billion before the 2022 invasion to less than $50 billion, indicating financial strain. Ho...

Here's what to know about Russia's parliamentary vote and its main parties

Here's what to know about Russia's parliamentary vote and its main parties

Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies

A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

Ukraine believes Russia will only negotiate seriously if the war becomes too costly

NHL-'I'm Russian,' Ovechkin says about decision to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia

NHL-'I'm Russian,' Ovechkin says about decision to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia

By Brad Ulery WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Alexander Ovechkin said on Thursday that he agreed to appear in a political campaign advertisement for the United Russia party, which is backed by President Vladimir Putin, because he supports his country.