Putin’s United Russia Wins Record 355 Seats in Parliament
What Happened
United Russia, the party backing Vladimir Putin, won a record 355 of 450 seats in Russia’s State Duma, expanding its constitutional majority. The election was held with little visible opposition after several opposition groups and candidates were barred from contesting. The Communist Party, LDPR, New People and A Just Russia also secured seats in parliament.
Key Takeaways
The result further strengthens the Kremlin’s control over Russia’s legislature, giving United Russia its largest-ever parliamentary bloc. The vote was also the first parliamentary election since Russia launched its full-scale military campaign in Ukraine in 2022.