Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
· 9/21/2026, 12:05:11 AM· 2 min read

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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