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world28 days ago•19 min saved

Ukraine strikes Moscow refinery as Russia's rigged Duma vote concludes

Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Moscow on September 19-20, hitting a major oil refinery and killing at least two people, coinciding with the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. While Vladimir Putin's United Russia party secured a predetermined victory, the strikes exposed vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses and contradicted President Donald Trump's claim that an energy ceasefire had been agreed upon.

via The Washington Post|

#diplomacy #energy-infrastructure #military-technology

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

United Russia Secures Record 355-Seat Duma Majority Amid Drone Strikes and International Condemnation

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a record 355 of 450 seats in the State Duma, securing a supermajority in the first parliamentary election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin framed the vote as a test of public support for the war, while critics and Western nations condemned the poll as illegitimate, particularly due to voting in annexed Ukrainian territories. The election concluded with a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, which killed two people and damaged an oil refinery, prompting Russia to vow intensified strikes on Kyiv.

via The Moscow Times|

#moscow-drone-attacks #politics #russian-elections

geopolitics1 month ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Hits Moscow with 1,000 Drones During Russian Election

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow, during the final day of Russian parliamentary elections. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it the 'largest ever' attack on the capital, reporting two deaths and damage to an oil refinery. Kyiv used domestic missiles to strike energy facilities, aiming to pressure Russia's economy while Russian forces continued strikes on Ukrainian cities.

via CBS News|

#energy-infrastructure #geopolitics #moscow-drone-attack

conflict1 month ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Launches Record Drone Barrage on Moscow Amid Russian Elections

Ukraine launched its largest single-day drone assault on Russia in four and a half years, killing at least two people in the Moscow region and damaging a major oil refinery. The strikes coincided with the final day of Russian parliamentary elections, which Moscow officials claimed were an attempt to disrupt the vote. Simultaneously, Russian drone attacks on the Kyiv region killed at least four people, including three children, as both sides intensified long-range strikes on energy and logistics targets.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #energy-infrastructure #kyiv-region-strikes

world1 month ago•29 min saved

Moscow faces record drone barrage during final day of parliamentary vote

Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone assault on Moscow during the final day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, killing two and damaging key oil infrastructure. While Russian officials claim the attack failed to disrupt voting, Kyiv states it successfully targeted the war machine’s financial lifelines.

via The Independent|

#energy-infrastructure #moscow-drone-attack #russian-elections

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Russia’s 2026 Duma Vote: A Controlled Ritual Amid War and Mobilization Fears

Voters in Russia participated in a three-day parliamentary election from September 18 to 20, 2026, to select 450 State Duma seats and 11 regional governors. The vote is widely viewed as a foregone conclusion for the ruling United Russia party, which is expected to maintain its dominant majority. The election took place without any openly anti-war opposition, as the liberal Yabloko party was barred from the ballot. While the Kremlin framed the vote as a demonstration of national unity and support for troops in Ukraine, public anxiety persists regarding potential military mobilization and the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on domestic infrastructure.

via Euronews.com|

#politics #russian-elections #state-duma

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Russia’s 2026 Duma Vote: A Controlled Show Amid War Fatigue and Mobilization Fears

Russia is holding a three-day State Duma election from September 18 to 20, 2026, with results expected to confirm United Russia’s dominance. The vote occurs amid a war in Ukraine that is increasingly affecting domestic life, including drone strikes on energy infrastructure and fuel shortages. The Kremlin has removed the only anti-war party, Yabloko, from the ballot to ensure a compliant outcome. While the result is predictable, low turnout and weak margins may signal growing public discontent with the war and the government.

via The Guardian|

#politics #russian-elections #ukraine-war

sports-and-politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Ovechkin Joins Lavrov in Viral Ad for United Russia Ahead of Duma Vote

NHL legend Alex Ovechkin appeared in a viral campaign advertisement for Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party ahead of the September 2026 parliamentary elections. The 40-year-old Washington Capitals captain was featured alongside Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and state media editor Margarita Simonyan. The ad, which went viral on social media, features Lavrov warning that those who attack Russia with 'a sword' will face no mercy, while those who deal 'honestly' will find agreement. Ovechkin, who recently signed a one-year contract extension with the Capitals, has a long history of supporting Putin, though his public comments became more guarded after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This appearance marks a significant return to overt political endorsement as Russia holds its State Duma elections from September 18 to 20.

via Mediaite|

#alex-ovechkin #nhl #russian-elections

politics-and-sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Ovechkin Endorses United Russia in Ad Ahead of Duma Vote

NHL star Alex Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for the ruling United Russia party ahead of September parliamentary elections. The ad, featuring Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, aired as Ovechkin returned to the US for the new season. Critics, including DC restaurateur Jose Andres, condemned the move, while Ovechkin has historically supported Putin’s regime.

via RMNB|

#alex-ovechkin #nhl #politics-and-sports

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Russia Supreme Court finalizes Yabloko ban, jails anti-war deputy leader for 11 years

Russia's Supreme Court upheld the ban on the Yabloko party from September's State Duma elections, removing the country's only registered anti-war opposition group from the ballot. Simultaneously, a Pskov court sentenced Yabloko deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for 'discrediting' the military. The rulings follow a petition by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party and coincide with police detentions of supporters outside the Supreme Court. Yabloko leadership described the proceedings as a 'mockery' and a result of their peace stance, while international rights groups condemned the sentence as retaliation for free speech.

via Euronews.com|

#human-rights #lev-shlosberg #politics

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Putin aligns with United Russia as war fatigue deepens

With parliamentary elections approaching, Putin publicly ties himself to United Russia for the first time in nearly two decades, hoping to shore up support as war fatigue grows and trust in him slips to about 69%. The party promotes him as the president’s candidate, but broader discontent—drone strikes, internet blackouts, and fuel shortages—persists, prompting some lawmakers to distance themselves from unpopular war measures while the Kremlin denies any delay to the elections.

via Financial Times|

#public-opinion #putin #russian-elections

world-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin Mentions Navalny for First Time After Dubious Election Win"

Vladimir Putin mentioned Alexei Navalny's name for the first time in public just after declaring victory in the rigged Russian presidential elections, describing his death as a "sad event" and claiming he had agreed to a prisoner swap for Navalny before his death. Navalny's allies allege he was murdered, and Putin's comments have sparked fury among them, with calls for an international inquiry into Navalny's death. Critics view Putin's mention of Navalny's name as a sign of fear and insecurity, as the Kremlin had previously sought to suppress any disruption during the elections.

via The Independent|

#alexei-navalny #opposition-figure #prisoner-swap

world-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Putin's Reign: Understanding Russia's Presidential Elections"

As Russia prepares for its presidential election, Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term amid intensified crackdowns on free speech and public dissent. The election has drawn international criticism, with accusations of restricted fundamental freedoms and lack of competition. The 2020 constitutional referendum effectively allowed Putin to run for two more six-year terms after 2024, potentially keeping him in power until 2036. The election also faces scrutiny for taking place in territories controlled by Russian forces in Ukraine.

via USA TODAY|

#alexei-navalny #presidential-election #russia

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Widow of Alexei Navalny Urges Election Day Protest Against Putin"

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, has urged Russians to protest against President Vladimir Putin on election day by forming long queues at polling stations, tearing up their ballot papers, or writing 'Navalny'. This call comes after Navalny's sudden death in a Russian penal colony, for which Ms Navalnaya has blamed Putin. The Russian presidential election is expected to take place from 15 to 17 March, with Putin widely anticipated to win a fifth term, although international observers doubt the fairness of the election.

via BBC.com|

#alexei-navalny #politics #protest

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Putin Announces Fifth Term Re-Election Bid, Securing Future as Russian President

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his bid for re-election, which is expected to secure him a fifth term in office. With a strong grip on power and an approval rating of 82%, Putin is widely expected to win another six-year term. The voting window will be extended to three days, and voting will also be open in four regions of Ukraine that were partially annexed by Russia. While it is unclear who will challenge Putin, imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged his supporters to vote for anyone but Putin.

via Fox News|

#opposition #politics #presidential-term