https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-face-mounting-economic-woes-due-to-putin-s-war-on-ukraine-as-country-goes-to-pollsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-face-mounting-economic-woes-due-to-putin-s-war-on-ukraine-as-country-goes-to-pollshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-face-mounting-economic-woes-due-to-putin-s-war-on-ukraine-as-country-goes-to-polls#u76746Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:55:34 +0000Russia has opened polls for a three-day parliamentary election that Vladimir Putin views as a test of support for the war in Ukraine. The vote occurs as citizens face mounting economic difficulties and a struggling economy. While the Kremlin seeks to cement its power, the electoral process is marked by a lack of opposition parties and incentives for e-voting. Analysts suggest the wartime economy faces long-term erosion due to high military spending and rising debt.Why it mattersThe election serves as a gauge of public sentiment while Putin maintains a tightening grip on domestic control. This