Russia’s Pro-Putin Party Leads in Parliamentary Election Amid Ukraine Drone Attack
United Russia, Vladimir Putin's ruling party, is projected to win a decisive victory in Russia's parliamentary election with over 57.5% of the vote as more than 71% of ballots were counted. The election marks the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022 and features only parties broadly aligned with Putin's policies. On the final day of voting, Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, reportedly involving over 1,000 drones that damaged an oil refinery and residential buildings. Three people were killed during this unprecedented assault, which Russian officials blamed on Kyiv. The election results are expected to reinforce United Russia's dominance in the State Duma. Economist Elina Ribakova warned of potential economic challenges ahead for Putin’s regime as returning war veterans face a struggling economy marked by high inflation and low growth. Despite these concerns, all registered parties have pledged loyalty to Putin.
Topics: Drone Attack Parliamentary Election Russia Ukraine War