Polls Close in Russian Wartime Election with Ruling Party Set to Dominate The polls have closed in Russia, but the outcome of the election is already clear: United Russia will dominate the new parliament, securing another term for Vladimir Putin to wage his war in Ukraine.
This election was a sham from the start, with the Kremlin tightly controlling every aspect to ensure its own legitimacy and popularity.
The Russian government's desire to showcase popular support for the war has been a hallmark of these elections.