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Russia opens tightly controlled Duma vote as war grinds into fifth year

Meduza reports incumbents dominate ballot, opposition splits on tactics

4 Sep 17 1:40 AM · 7d ago · 25 articles · 4 videos · 19 posts · 1 comment · 7 sources · development 4 of 4

With voting set to begin the next day, reporting notes more than 70% of sitting Duma members are seeking reelection while opposition groups outside the barred field promote rival protest strategies, from spoiling ballots to boycotting the vote.

Associated Press

“Opposition groups are promoting rival protest strategies, from spoiling ballots to boycotting the vote.”

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Vladimir PutinVladimir Putin Russian PresidentNikolai Petrov Exiled Russian political scientistRegina Smyth Political science professor, Indiana UniversityYabloko Russia's sole active anti-war partyUnited Russia Ruling party led by Putin

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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 11 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 5 outlets Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags

    first by Japan Today, 6d ago · also SCMP, Straits Times, Bangkok Post, Yahoo

    3 more headlines
  2. 4 outlets Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine begins tomorrow, with its only anti-war party barred and genuine competition all but eliminated

    first by Meduza EN, 7d ago · also RFE/RL, France 24 EN, Deutsche Welle EN

    3 more headlines
  3. 2 outlets Voting gets under way in controlled Russian election as war drags on

    first by RTE.ie, 6d ago · also RTE News

    1 more headline
  4. 2 outlets What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections as polls open

    first by The Independent, 6d ago · also Guardian

    1 more headline
  5. 2 outlets Polls open in Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary vote, with the Kremlin expected to keep its grip on power

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 6d ago · also RTE News

    1 more headline
  6. 3 outlets Here’s what to know about Russia’s parliamentary vote and its main parties

    first by Toronto Star, 6d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, AP News

On air 4 segments · click to watch, arrow keys to move

  1. Associated Press
    Voting begins in Russia’s parliamentary election, with votes cast early in the Far East video · YouTube · 6d ago
  2. CNN
    Empty podiums and no opposition: Russians head to the polls video · YouTube · 6d ago
  3. BBC News
    What is a parliamentary election like in Russia? #BBCNews video · YouTube · 6d ago
  4. Associated Press
    Russia is holding parliamentary election featuring parties that back the Kremlin video · YouTube · 7d ago

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