Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know

President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has secured a landslide victory in Russia’s parliamentary elections, claiming 355 of the 450 seats in the State Duma. According to preliminary results announced by electoral chief Ella Pamfilova, the party achieved this record-breaking majority following a three-day voting period. With over 90 percent of the ballots counted, the outcome confirms the party's continued dominance in the lower house of parliament.

The election process took place amidst a political environment where parties critical of the current administration were notably absent from the ballot. The results solidify the governing party's control over the legislative body as the count nears completion.