United Russia secures record majority in Russian State Duma elections
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What happened
Preliminary results from the State Duma elections show United Russia won 355 of the 450 seats. This result establishes a supermajority larger than the 2016 record. During the election, Vladimir Putin voted online using a Dell PC that appeared to run an unlicensed copy of Windows.
Why it matters
The election results confirm the structural power of the State Duma and the political dominance of United Russia. This reinforces the ruling party's majority status, which controls the national legislative agenda.
Russia held State Duma elections while the Federal Security Service conducted internal polling on United Russia and officials attempted to persuade Vladimir Putin.
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Who's involved
- United RussiaPutinist political party that secured a record number of seats in the elections
- Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia who voted online during the State Duma elections
- Central Election CommissionBody responsible for reporting and validating the election results
- State DumaLower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia where United Russia achieved a dominant majority
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- United RussiaSpeculative
United Russia might see its political mandate reinforced, which could influence the stability of future regulatory contracts.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Oleksandr Merezhko accuses the United Russia party of being a criminal organization and an instrument of the Putin regime.Sub-event
United Russia secured a record number of seats in the recent elections.1 source
United Russia's dominance is reinforced as the Central Election Commission conducts elections in Russia.1 source
Putin and United Russia consolidate power through managed democracy and overwhelming majority.1 source
Schwesig expects coalitions with Die Linke and Greens as United Russia dominates Duma elections.1 source
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Part of
Russia holds State Duma elections while the FSB conducts internal polling on United Russia and officials attempt to persuade Vladimir Putin.Also in this story
- United Russia secured two-thirds of the seats in the State Duma following the recent elections.
- State Duma elections are held in Russia while the Kremlin maintains control over political mobilization.
- United Russia is endorsing a joint slate of candidates while facing protest votes during Russian elections.
- Vladimir Putin was personally involved in the United Russia party list.
The entities involved
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United Russia
Putinist political party in Russia
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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- Putin served as the leader of the United Russia party between 2008 and 2012.
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- Kazakhstan discussed bilateral cooperation and joint events with Vladimir Putin, including congratulating on successful elections.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- themoscowtimes.com
- vanguardngr.com
- tomshardware.com
- vindobona.org
- hurriyetdailynews.com
- indiatimes.com
- thehindu.com