Russian legislative elections: Putin relies on a controlled vote despite war

Vladimir Putin campaigns in Siberia and the Far East ahead of September's legislative elections.

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The vote is characterized by the exclusion of opponents and strict media control.

These elections aim to project political stability despite daily Ukrainian strikes.

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