Russians vote in parliamentary elections after anti-war opposition party barred

The short version

• Russians are voting in a three-day State Duma election, the first nationwide parliamentary race since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.[NPR · The Guardian]
• Authorities barred the liberal anti-war party Yabloko from the ballot, leaving no remaining political group openly opposing the war.[NPR · The Guardian]
• President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is anticipated to maintain its long-held majority alongside Kremlin-aligned opposition parties.[The Guardian]
• Public concerns remain high over a potential new military draft after the vote, despite official denials from Putin.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• The State Duma election is the first nationwide parliamentary vote in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.[NPR · The Guardian]
• Russian authorities barred the liberal anti-war party Yabloko from participating in the parliamentary election.[NPR · The Guardian]
• United Russia is expected to maintain its control of parliament alongside Kremlin-aligned opposition parties.[The Guardian]
• President Vladimir Putin has publicly dismissed claims that a new military mobilization is imminent.[The Guardian]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

• Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening gripThe Guardian - World
• Russians head to the polls to choose lawmakers for their parliamentNPR - World