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The News
Polling stations closed for Russia's elections held during the war, and according to Al Jazeera, it is expected that President Vladimir Putin's party will dominate.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the current Russian elections represent an opportunity for Putin to gauge public support for his policies and military operations in Ukraine. In a broader context, these elections point to the continued dominance of the current regime in Russian politics and the opposition's reluctance to challenge this status quo.
