Ukraine sanctioned 44 people accused of helping organize Russian Duma elections in occupied regions, as the EU prepares similar measures.
Yabloko’s 6.2% Novgorod result secures regional representation and preserves a key route into future State Duma elections.
United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote count with 57.76%, positioning the ruling party for a constitutional majority.
Russia’s three-day Duma vote highlights managed competition, occupied-territory voting and preemptive claims about AI-generated election footage.
Zelensky expects a new U.S. delegation meeting by late September, with grain exports, energy security and renewed mediation in focus.
Putin backed a plan to use medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, signaling pressure on Russia’s manpower strategy.
Russia’s election chief advocates stripping emigrated citizens labeled as foreign agents of their voting rights, underscoring tightening electoral controls amid geopolitical tensions.
The Russian State Duma has amended tax laws to refine the fuel dampener system and import compensation, aiming to stabilize domestic fuel prices and supplies amid sector disruptions.
Russia proposes expanding military service eligibility to include convicts charged with serious crimes, aiming to boost contract soldier recruitment amid ongoing military pressures.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas and oil supplies to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the EU, risking critical energy and trade cooperation.