Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured
Russia's first wartime parliamentary election is ending, with little opposition to President Vladimir Putin's policies. The Kremlin aims to showcase support for the war and legitimize its actions. The vote began Friday, with authorities encouraging online balloting. For the first time, it includes residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed. Authorities in Kyiv denounced the voting as illegal. The European Union called it a “blatant violation of international law.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces fired over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds toward Moscow. The…
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