Russians vote for new parliament after campaign marked by near silence
- Russians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage.
- More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.
- Issued on: 18/09/2026 - 12:51 3 min Reading time Russia has barely appeared to be in election mode, with minimal coverage on state-controlled television.
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- Russians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage.
- More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.
- Issued on: 18/09/2026 - 12:51 3 min Reading time Russia has barely appeared to be in election mode, with minimal coverage on state-controlled television.
Sources: RFI