Russians begin voting in parliamentary election in shadow of war
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Polling stations opened across Russia on Friday, marking the start of a three-day parliamentary election. This event represents the first parliamentary vote held in the country since the initiation of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022. President Vladimir Putin’s party is widely expected to secure a victory in the election.
Simultaneous to the commencement of voting, regional officials in Ukraine reported that Russian drone strikes hit the Kyiv region. The attacks resulted in injuries to at least five people, including three children, highlighting the ongoing hostilities occurring alongside the electoral process.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on the election process and the political inevitability of results.
France 24 (FR)Highlights concurrent military strikes in Ukraine alongside the voting process.
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