Putin's Sham Election: A Recipe for War and Repression The Russian parliamentary election results are in, with United Russia securing a record breaking supermajority in the Duma.
The outcome was expected, but its implications for Vladimir Putin's grip on power and his war against Ukraine are far from clear.
On the surface, the election appears to have been a resounding endorsement of Putin's leadership, with over 59% turnout and United Russia projected to win an unprecedented 355 seats.