Putin's United Russia party set to retain power after vote hit by cyberattacks and drones
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is set to retain power, securing a large majority in parliamentary elections according to preliminary results published by state media on Monday. The vote was held to elect members to all seats in the lower house of the State Duma.
The election took place amidst significant disruptions, including Ukrainian drone strikes and cyberattacks. It also marked the first parliamentary vote held since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and unfolded against the backdrop of a broader domestic crackdown on anti-war opposition.
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France 24 (FR)Emphasizes the anti-war crackdown alongside the electoral outcome and security disruptions.
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