Alegeri în Război: Rușii încep să voteze în scrutinul controlat de Kremlin

Voting has begun in Russia's Far East for a three-day election, with President Putin's party expected to win. This marks the first parliamentary election since the Ukraine conflict started in February 2022, which has resulted in significant casualties. Only pro-Putin parties are allowed to participate, and the election is also being held in occupied Ukrainian territories. Despite the anticipated victory for United Russia, the election serves as a gauge of public support for the ongoing war. The Kremlin has restricted criticism of the invasion, and opposition parties have been sidelined. Putin aims to demonstrate strong public backing through this election amid international sanctions and isolation.