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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Global Published 21 September 2026, 05:05 · archived 22 Sep 2026

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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