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Russian exiles vote in Duma election as symbolic protest against Putin

On the final day of Russia's parliamentary election, exiled Russians in Berlin, Yerevan and elsewhere cast ballots they call a mostly symbolic act of defiance.

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What to know

  • Russians abroad voted on the final day of the State Duma election, the first since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, framing it as a symbolic protest rather than a realistic path to change.
  • Most anti-war candidates were excluded from the ballot, and remaining parties have voted in line with the ruling United Russia, limiting genuine political competition.
  • The Kremlin is expected to cite the election result as evidence of public backing for Putin and the war, now in its fifth year.
  • Protesters outside the Russian embassy in Berlin called Putin a 'murderer and war criminal' and voiced support for jailed anti-war dissidents.

“We still have our whole lives ahead of us, and we really want to be in Russia one day and help build a new, democratic country.”

Varvara, 24-year-old exile from Moscow · Straits Times / Reuters ↗ · Sep 19

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Russian exiles vote in Duma election as symbolic protest against Putin
Straits Times

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    Kremlin expected to cast vote as backing for war

    With most anti-war candidates barred from the ballot and other parties consistently aligned with the ruling United Russia, the election result is likely to be presented by the Kremlin as evidence of public support for Putin and the ongoing war, now in its fifth year.

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    Protesters rally outside Russian embassy in Berlin

    Demonstrators gathered outside the Russian embassy in Berlin holding a placard calling Putin a murderer and war criminal, along with signs supporting Russians jailed for opposing the war.

    “It's about putting on a bit of a show. This is really more about symbolism, about bringing something positive, about solidarity.”
    — Olga, exiled Muscovite voter · source
  3. background

    Russian exiles cast ballots on final day of Duma election — Russians living in Berlin, Yerevan and other cities voted on the last day of the State Duma election, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Voters described their participation as a symbolic act of protest against Putin's policies and the war.

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  1. 2 outlets Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war

    first by Reuters, 4d ago · also Straits Times