Russia’s Wartime Election and Kremlin Control

Chronology

1. 15-09-2026
   Russia’s Wartime Election and the Politics of Loyalty

   6 articles

   Russia is staging a tightly controlled parliamentary election from September 18–20, 2026, presenting it as a measure of public support for President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Early voting in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, conducted by mobile teams accompanie…
2. 17-09-2026
   Ovechkin’s Putin Ad Sparks Renewed Political Controversy

   3 articles

   Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has faced renewed criticism after appearing in a campaign video for United Russia, the party aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of Russia’s parliamentary elections. Ovechkin said he participated because he was asked by…
3. 18-09-2026
   Russia’s Wartime Election Reinforces Kremlin Control

   10 articles

   Russia’s three-day State Duma election is widely expected to preserve President Vladimir Putin’s dominance, with United Russia forecast to retain control of the 450-seat parliament. Held amid the war in Ukraine, economic strain, fuel shortages, drone attacks, censorship and fears…
4. 19-09-2026
   Russia’s Election Amid War, Repression and Mobilization Fears

   3 articles

   Russia’s parliamentary elections are being conducted in a tightly controlled political environment, with anti-war candidates excluded, opposition figures marginalized or exiled, and voting extended to Ukrainian territories claimed by Moscow. President Vladimir Putin has presented…