Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power
Summary
Russia started a three-day vote for its parliament during wartime, with little opposition expected and the Kremlin likely to keep strong control. The election aims to show public support for the government’s actions in Ukraine, and many dissenting voices have been removed or silenced.Key Facts
- The voting lasts from Friday to Sunday and includes electronic ballots to increase voter turnout.
- Over 111 million Russians are eligible to vote in this parliamentary election.
- The main party, United Russia, is expected to keep most seats in the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.
- Voters cast two ballots: one for political parties and another for individual candidates in local areas.
- President Vladimir Putin called the vote a show of unity and shared values among Russians.
- The only party openly against the war, Yabloko, was removed from the ballot, and some anti-war politicians are jailed or in exile.
- Recent drone attacks in Russia affected fuel supplies and retail warehouses, showing the war’s impact on daily life.
- Security concerns led to polling station closures and relocations due to drone threats.
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