https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-putin-party-retains-majority-in-parliamentary-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-putin-party-retains-majority-in-parliamentary-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-putin-party-retains-majority-in-parliamentary-vote#u81717Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:37 +0000President Vladimir Putin's party secured a supermajority in the Russian parliamentary elections, maintaining its grip on the legislature. While the pro-Kremlin party dominated the national result, an anti-war party established a small foothold in regional areas. The election saw the entry of 49 Ukraine war veterans into parliament, who are described as a new political elite. Despite the official victory, reports indicate that Russians voting from abroad overwhelmingly opposed Putin's party.Why it mattersThese elections occur as the conflict in Ukraine continues to impact Russian dome