DWSep 21, 2026, 10:48 AM
Russia: Putin party retains majority in controlled parliamentary vote
Vladimir Putin's United Russia won just under 58% of the vote, the electoral commission said. Meanwhile, Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov won nearly 100% of the vote in elections in the Russian republic of Chechnya.
Al JazeeraSep 20, 2026, 10:54 PM
Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote
The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.
The Globe and MailSep 21, 2026, 9:25 AM
Russia’s ruling pro-Putin party keeps control of parliament after a carefully orchestrated vote
Results from over 95% of the polling stations gave the Kremlin’s United Russia party just under 58% of the vote for the 225 seats apportioned by parties
Al JazeeraSep 21, 2026, 8:47 AM
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.
EuronewsSep 20, 2026, 1:59 PM
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.
The Straits TimesSep 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
United Russia is on course to win 49.4 per cent of the vote, around the same it achieved in the previous election.
The Globe and MailSep 20, 2026, 12:48 PM
Russia’s ruling pro-Putin party on track for election win after Ukrainian attacks on Moscow
United Russia ahead with 57.5% of vote in election Putin cast as test of support for Ukraine war
Al JazeeraSep 19, 2026, 3:18 PM
Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
The Globe and MailSep 19, 2026, 2:51 PM
Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest on second day of parliamentary vote, opposition party says
Officials at the polling station accused the party election observer of attempting to ‘disrupt the elections’
ABC AustraliaSep 20, 2026, 7:09 PM
Germany's right-wing party AfD returns strong election results
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party makes strong gains in two state elections, according to exit polls, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future uncertain after 16 months in office.