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WORLDDEVELOPING09/21/26

Russia's Controlled Parliamentary Vote

Russia holds parliamentary elections widely seen as favoring Putin's United Russia party.

Russia's Controlled Parliamentary Vote
Photo: Fox News World

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sep 19: Russia's First Post-Invasion Duma Vote

Sep 20: OSCE observers not invited to Russian election

Sep 21: Voting extended into occupied Ukrainian territories

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Washington Post World emphasized War Implications & Uncertainty; Fox News World emphasized Democratic Violations & Occupied Territories.

LEFT FOCUS

  • ▸Despite a predictable outcome, the election reflects deep uncertainties about life inside today's Russia. — Washington Post World

RIGHT FOCUS

  • ▸Voting extended into Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories as Putin sought to reinforce war support. — Fox News World
  • ▸OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pere Joan Pons told Fox News Digital that Russia's refusal to invite observers seriously breaches its international commitments. — Fox News World