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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear
BBC News Monday 21 September 2026, 00:05 UTC 1 min read
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Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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