# Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks and drones

https://mins.news/en/item/66818

- France 24, 2026-09-20 14:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260920-ukrainian-drones-hit-moscow-on-last-day-of-russian-elections

> Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party won a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary election, according to results released by state media early Monday. The vote was marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes.

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