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United Russia nears Duma control

Russia concluded a three-day parliamentary vote that left Kremlin-aligned United Russia poised to cement control of the State Duma, while observers reported voting irregularities.

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Peter Matanle

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Russia is a tyranny.

Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 13h

When you vote for the wrong candidate.

September 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Timothy McBride

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Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...

Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds

The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.

www.nytimes.com

September 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Russia Holds Stage-Managed Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...

Russia Holds Stage-Managed Elections

Also, a new kind of cat was found. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

www.nytimes.com

September 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM

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