# Russia parliamentary elections: 10 parties compete amid war in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/video/63861

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-18 07:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvucX9bMy1I

> Russia is holding parliamentary elections with 10 parties competing, but political competition remains tightly controlled. Major parties support Kremlin policies and the war in Ukraine, so the vote is expected to largely preserve the existing political balance.

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