Russians begin 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power - apnews.com — SkimNews
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- Russians began three days of voting in a parliamentary election the AP reports is set to cement the Kremlin's power.
- Putin framed the vote as a gauge of support for his war, with Reuters stating he personally sees the election as a test of the Ukraine conflict.
Why it matters: By tying the ballot directly to the war in Ukraine, Putin converts a parliamentary vote into a legitimacy instrument for the conflict — using domestic turnout to signal both internal consolidation and resolve abroad.
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