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[Interview] Why does Putin bother with elections when everybody knows they are a sham? Russia expert explains weekend vote – and how it may escalate war
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The Krelim is hoping for a high voter turnout and a convincing United Russia win, expert Filip Scherf explains.
No party critical of Russia’s war with Ukraine is standing in the Russian parliamentary elections, which for decades have been neither free nor fair. Only parties in support of Vladimir Putin and his so-called special military operation are allowed t... [7073 chars]
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