https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-begin-3-days-of-voting-in-a-parliamentary-election-set-to-cement-the-kremlin-s-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-begin-3-days-of-voting-in-a-parliamentary-election-set-to-cement-the-kremlin-s-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-begin-3-days-of-voting-in-a-parliamentary-election-set-to-cement-the-kremlin-s-power#u76207Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:20:09 +0000Russians have started three days of voting in a parliamentary election designed to cement the Kremlin's political power. The vote unfolds against the backdrop of the intensifying war in Ukraine and features virtually no political opposition. Organizers are utilizing empty podiums and prizes for electronic voting during the heavily stage-managed contest, which has also reached into occupied territories of Ukraine. Critics note that voters are given the chance to cast ballots, but the ultimate outcome remains predetermined by authorities.Why it mattersThis contest marks the country's f