Russia’s parliamentary vote concludes with United Russia poised to retain Duma majority
Elections for Russia’s lower house have finished, and United Russia is expected to keep its dominant position in the State Duma.
Russia completed its parliamentary elections for the State Duma, with preliminary counts indicating that the ruling United Russia party will likely maintain a majority in the lower chamber. The vote occurred against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, during which Kyiv deployed a massive wave of drones that hit logistical hubs and set fire to a major refinery in Moscow. Moscow’s mayor Sergej Sobjanin described the raid as the largest Ukrainian drone operation reported so far.
The election results are expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin’s political agenda. International observers noted the continued tension surrounding the electoral process. The outcome will influence Russia’s domestic and foreign policy directions.
Why it matters
The election will shape Russia's legislative agenda and its approach to the war in Ukraine.
How this story developed
- Sep 12 Russia conducts tightly-controlled parliamentary vote amid fifth year of Ukraine war
- Sep 16 Voting has begun, moving the election from planning to execution.
- Sep 19 Putin framed the election as a plebiscite on the war and called on citizens to turn out in support.
- Sep 19 Russian officials said online attacks hit the Moscow e-voting system and sabotage attempts were foiled on communication lines in the Far East on the second day of the three-day parliamentary vote.
- Sep 19 State pollster VTsIOM said Putin’s trust rating hit 74.2% in the week before the election.
- Sep 20 The election moved to its final day after a powerful cyberattack hit Moscow’s online voting system.
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