Russia votes to show support
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Russia held three-day parliamentary elections, its first since the Ukraine invasion, and President Vladimir Putin urged voters to turn out to show support for the war.
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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
www.zois-berlin.de
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.
Reposted by Michael Gentile
My Kremlin insiders are hinting at rather close vote in this round of russian elections. Here are the pictures of the frontrunners
September 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
My Kremlin insiders are hinting at rather close vote in this round of russian elections. Here are the pictures of the frontrunners
Reposted by Maksym Polyakov
I promised earlier this week I would write about this, and here it is.
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia Shifts Its Matryoshka Network Toward the U.S. Midterms
After a decade of Russian operations aimed at helping Trump win elections while attacking his opponents, the Russians are at it again and have shifted their focus to the upcoming midterms.
olgalautman.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I promised earlier this week I would write about this, and here it is.
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
Russia is again running operations to help Trump. Its Matryoshka bot network, which is attacking several elections across Europe, is now attacking Dems ahead of the midterms.
This is only the beginning
by Scott Lucas
#UkraineWar, Day 1,666: Attacks Force 3 of #Russia Largest Diesel Refineries to Cut or Shut Down Output
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Ukraine War, Day 1,666: Attacks Force 3 of Russia's Largest Diesel Refineries to Cut or Shut Down Output - EA WorldView
Ukraine's drone attacks force 3 of Russia's 6 largest diesel-producing refineries to cut or halt output this month, adding to fuel crisis.
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM
#UkraineWar, Day 1,666: Attacks Force 3 of #Russia Largest Diesel Refineries to Cut or Shut Down Output
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.'
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To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin's fake one | Rafael Behr
As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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September 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.'
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