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    Preliminary results published by state media on Monday confirm that United Russia secured a large majority in the parliamentary elections held on 21 September 2026.[1]

    Election Context

    The vote marks Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a moment that has seen heightened public and international scrutiny of the nation’s political processes.[1]

    Security Environment

    Election day unfolded against a backdrop of Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a sustained crackdown on anti‑war opposition groups within Russia.[1]

    Analysis and Next Steps

    France 24’s International Affairs Editor Oliver Farry noted that while preliminary results reflect United Russia’s maintained majority, final confirmation awaits official certification of the vote.[1]

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