Putin's ruling United Russia party secured 57.83% of the vote, maintaining its majority in Russia's first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The results show a resounding victory for the pro-war party, with 355 seats in the 450-seat Duma.
United Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, is set to retain control of the State Duma, with the Communists, LDPR, and New People's Party also securing seats. The election, held amid a heavy Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, was marked by a 59.3% voter turnout, a record for the election.
The election results are seen as a testament to the Kremlin's control over the political process, with opposition parties barred from participation. International observers have criticized the election as a sham, with the EU and several other countries denouncing the vote as a setback for Russian democracy.
The election was held in regions occupied by Russia in Ukraine, with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov securing nearly 100% of the vote, highlighting the continued suppression of dissent and the lack of genuine political opposition in the country.