Putin urges turnout in Russian parliamentary vote as test of support for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Russians to vote in the country's upcoming parliamentary election, describing turnout as a measure of public support for the war in Ukraine. In a televised address on Wednesday, he said participation would show that millions stand behind Russian soldiers and that the country remains united. The vote begins on Friday and will run for three days.The election will choose the 450 members of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. It is Russia's first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. According to the supplied material, the ruling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
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