Press Review - Russian elections a ‘veneer of democracy’ with opposition barred from running
- PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war.
- Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy.
- In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French football team.
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- PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war.
- Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy.
- In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French football team.
Sources: France 24