Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin's United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
World
aljazeera.com
21.09.2026
How Russia's parliamentary election might affect the war in Ukraine
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Russian foreign policy expert Hanna Notte about the results of Russia's parliamentary election and what it means for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
World
npr.org
21.09.2026
As Russian strikes destroy millions of books, Ukraine's literary future hangs in the balance
Ukraine’s book industry is facing its worst crisis yet, driven by targeted Russian attacks on publishing infrastructure
World
abcnews.com
21.09.2026
'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election
Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
Putin's United Russia party set to retain power after vote hit by cyberattacks and drones
The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
World
euronews.com
21.09.2026
Russia’s ruling party set for big win in parliamentary elections
There is practically no genuine opposition on the ballot.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Live: 'United Russia' dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results publish
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast the vote as a test of support for his ongoing war in Ukraine.
World
aljazeera.com
21.09.2026
Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday was projected to win the country's tightly controlled parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow,
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Russia’s secret plan to supercharge kamikaze drone production
Documents obtained by POLITICO show a Russian state company blueprint for increasing drone carbon fiber production as the Kremlin escalates air war over Europe.
Politics
politico.eu
20.09.2026
Russia: West calls for non-recognition of our elections
The West is calling for the rejection of the election results in Russia, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights Valery Fadeyev stated at the Russian Central Election C
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
Ryabkov: US-Russia talks expected in coming weeks
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Sunday that talks between Russian and United States representatives aimed at addressing bilateral irritants are expected to take place in the coming week
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
Russia's first wartime parliamentary election shows Kremlin dominance all but assured
The election was virtually devoid of opposition to President Putin's policies.
World
abcnews.com
20.09.2026
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow
Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occu
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Kazakhstan’s money transfers to Russia drop 23.2% in July 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.09.2026
Russians vote in final day of parliamentary elections
The vote comes as the Russian capital was hit by what its governor described as the "largest-scale attack" on the city since the war in Ukraine began.
World
euronews.com
20.09.2026
Russia says election official killed in Ukrainian attack
Russian Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said on Sunday that a member of an election commission in the Kherson region was killed in a drone attack.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones and missiles at Moscow in what Russia calls the largest attack of the war, damaging a major oil refinery.
World
foxnews.com
20.09.2026
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, a local official said Sunday.
World
cbsnews.com
20.09.2026
EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviation
A nonpublic Russian roadmap details plans for alternative financial channels, nuclear cooperation and transport routes toward the Persian Gulf with Iran.
World
foxnews.com
20.09.2026