Russia's Central Election Commission reports early returns showing the ruling party ahead, followed by four other parties clearing the threshold for seats
Three-day parliamentary vote begins as Putin’s United Russia faces no meaningful opposition after a liberal anti-war party was barred from the ballot
As Russians prepare to vote for the State Duma, the ruling United Russia party appears set to retain its dominant position, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Observers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have pledged to monitor Russia's parliamentary elections based on openness, transparency and impartiality, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.