Russia to hold first Parliamentary since the start of war, Putin's united Russia expected to sweep

Russia is set to hold its first parliamentary election since the start of the Ukraine war, with voting scheduled from September 18-20. President Vladimir Putin has framed the vote as a test of national unity and support for Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. The ruling United Russia party is widely expected to retain control of the 450-seat State Duma, extending its dominance of Russian politics during wartime.