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The News
According to France 24, Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a majority in Russia's parliamentary elections, amid cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes. Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to the massive drone attack on the Russian capital.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Russia's parliamentary elections are a strong indicator of the power and political influence of Putin's United Russia party. In a broader context, the cyberattacks and drone strikes reflect an escalation in military tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
