# Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on

https://mins.news/en/item/63741

- France 24, 2026-09-18 05:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260918-russia-votes-in-wartime-parliamentary-election-set-to-secure-the-kremlin-power

> Voting began in Russia’s Far East on Friday for a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. United Russia is expected to retain power alongside parties backing President Vladimir Putin, after the only anti-war party was barred from the ballot.

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