Main Kremlin party keeps control of Russia’s parliament after a carefully orchestrated vote
The main Kremlin party retained its majority in Russia’s parliament, election officials said Monday, after a carefully orchestrated balloting that excluded most opposition candidates and helped the government maintain its tight grip on power. Results from over 95% of the polling stations gave the Kremlin’s United Russia party just under 58% of the vote for...
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