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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

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Real event · politics · 2026-09-21

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Final verdict announced: September 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET

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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

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The Kremlin's interpretation of election results will be significant.

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