Russia's parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies Associated Press Updated on: 17 Sep 2026, 3:41 am

Russia's parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies The Kremlin wants the election, the first since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 to underline public support for the war and give a veneer of legitimacy to its action. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/17/russias-parliamentary-vote-features-no-real-opposition-to-putins-policies