Russia’s parliamentary election results were predictable but what comes next matters

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Russia's recent parliamentary elections resulted predictably in a strong victory for the ruling United Russia party supporting Putin's war efforts in Ukraine. The political opposition remains effectively silenced, raising questions about future governance and political developments.

The result of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary election was never in serious doubt: a resounding win for the ruling United Russia party, which fervently backs President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The fact that genuine political opposition to the Kremlin and its costly war has been effectively silenced in recent years made the … The post Russia’s parliamentary election results were predictable but what comes next matters appeared first on Egypt Independent.