Russia's Ruling Pro-Putin Party Wins Wartime Election With Over 57% Vote
Russia's ruling United Russia party secured a parliamentary majority in recent elections, winning 57.83% of the vote. President Vladimir Putin framed the election as a referendum on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The election results consolidate political power for the current administration, signaling continued support for the government's wartime policies.
Russia's ruling United Russia party easily won a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, the Central Election Commission said on Monday, after over 95 per cent of votes had been counted.United Russia party won 57.83 per cent of the vote, the Central Election Commission said, up from 49.8 per…
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