PoliticsA war-weary and anxious Russia chooses a new parliament
Fuel shortages, drone strikes and rumors of another mobilization are deepening anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. With support for peace talks with Ukraine growing, the Kremlin is watching the September 18-20 State Duma election closely, especially turnout, even though the official result is unlikely to surprise.
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A war-weary and anxious Russia chooses a new parliament
Politics