Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party is set to retain a large majority in Russia’s parliamentary elections, based on results published by state media. The vote is held for seats in the lower house, the State Duma, and takes place under heavy pressure, including reported cyberattacks and Ukrainian drone strikes.
The outlets describe the election as the first since Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. They also point to additional factors affecting the vote, including a wider security environment and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. While the specific details of the reported cyberattacks, drone activity, and election-day conditions vary in emphasis across coverage, all accounts frame the election as taking place amid conflict-related disruption and state control over the political field.
