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United Russia projected to retain two-thirds majority in 2026

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

United Russia is projected to retain its two-thirds majority in the Sept. 18-20, 2026 parliamentary elections.
The Kremlin removed Yabloko, leading to the Supreme Court upholding the ban.
Yabloko deputy Lev Shlosberg received an 11-year sentence for “fakes against the military.”
Three-day voting and online ballots let officials alter results without visible traces.
Smart Vote protest tactics could lower turnout, signaling growing anti-war sentiment.

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Story summary

United Russia is projected to retain its two-thirds majority in the Sept. 18-20, 2026 parliamentary elections.
The Kremlin removed Yabloko, leading to the Supreme Court upholding the ban.
Yabloko deputy Lev Shlosberg received an 11-year sentence for “fakes against the military.”
Three-day voting and online ballots let officials alter results without visible traces.
Smart Vote protest tactics could lower turnout, signaling growing anti-war sentiment.