Ovechkin backs Putin, Capitals defend
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Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video supporting Vladimir Putin’s United Russia in Russia, drawing criticism, while his NHL team, the Washington Capitals, said they saw no problem.
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Russians are about to vote in the first parliamentary elections since their country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In her #ZOiS_Spotlight, political scientist Irina Busygina looks at what the regime is doing to manage uncertainty and ensure a a result that appears credible.
The Kremlin: Leaving Little to Chance in the 2026 State Duma Elections
ZOiS Spotlight 16/2026 | Irina Busygina
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September 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Russians are about to vote in the first parliamentary elections since their country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In her #ZOiS_Spotlight, political scientist Irina Busygina looks at what the regime is doing to manage uncertainty and ensure a a result that appears credible.