Russia’s Wartime Loyalty Campaign, From Ballots to Sports

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…