Wartime Election Reinforces Kremlin Loyalty and 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 Controlled Election Amid War and Uncertainty

   9 articles

   Russia’s three-day parliamentary election is widely expected to preserve President Vladimir Putin’s dominance and the ruling United Russia party, but it is taking place amid war, repression, cyberattack allegations, territorial disputes and growing public anxiety. Anti-war candid…