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September 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM UTC

United Russia party sees 86 former combatants from Russia-Ukraine war win State Duma seats – almost a fifth of all members

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Eighty-six former combatants from the Russia-Ukraine war, running for the United Russia party, reportedly won seats in the State Duma following elections held September 18-20, according to party officials. However, Russian media later demanded retraction of the figure for verification, while preliminary results indicate United Russia is set to secure 355 seats.

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Russian ruling party United Russia brings 86 veterans of the Ukraine invasion into the Duma, securing a record majority in sham elections.

United Russia party sees 86 former combatants from Russia-Ukraine war win State Duma seats – almost a fifth of all members

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