Ruling Party Wins Russian Parliament Elections
The United Russia party secured a large majority in the Duma elections, with 49 veterans of the Ukraine war also entering the parliament.
The parliamentary elections in Russia, resulting in a victory for the ruling United Russia party, further solidify Vladimir Putin's political control in the country.
Election Results and Parliament Distribution
The ruling party achieved great success in Russia's parliamentary elections, reaching a historic majority in the Duma.
According to preliminary data released, the party won 355 seats out of the 450-seat parliament, managing to surpass its previous record.
War Veterans in Parliament
Following the elections, 49 deputies who personally participated in the war in Ukraine earned the right to serve in the new parliament.
Officials initially stated that this number could be higher, but it later became clear that the final figure was 49.
International Reactions and Criticisms
Western governments and international diplomats harshly criticized the voting held in Russian-occupied territories.
European Union representatives described this process as a major setback in terms of democratic developments in Russia.