https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-kremlin-has-put-lots-of-veterans-on-the-ballot-could-it-backfireContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-kremlin-has-put-lots-of-veterans-on-the-ballot-could-it-backfirehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-kremlin-has-put-lots-of-veterans-on-the-ballot-could-it-backfire#u77523Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:45:28 +0000Russia is conducting a three-day parliamentary vote intended to consolidate Kremlin power. The elections include territories illegally annexed from Ukraine and feature a high number of military veterans on the ballot. To encourage participation, the government is offering prizes for e-voting. However, the process faces challenges, including reported online attacks on the electoral system during the second day of voting and a lack of viable political opposition.Why it mattersThe Kremlin is using these elections to signal stability and legitimacy while the war in Ukraine intensifies. By placing