Drone attack tests Kremlin as United Russia cruises to victory
Putin-backed United Russia is on track for a comfortable victory in Russia’s wartime parliamentary election, with about 57.5% of ballots counted (71% of votes) as Ukraine launched what officials call the largest drone attack on the Moscow region on election day, damaging an oil refinery and killing three. Moscow accuses Kyiv of trying to disrupt the vote; analysts warn of ongoing economic pressures and potential stagflation for Russia. Zelenskyy said he will meet with U.S. President Trump in New York to discuss security steps, while Ukraine reported strikes across several regions.