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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
BBC News Thursday 17 September 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment. [Image text:] ronocyr 1/3/3/0/4
Steve Rosenberg (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Kremlin (ORG)
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