World Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants News Editor September 18, 2026 Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.FacebookShare on XLinkedInWhatsAppEmailCopy LinkLike this:Like Loading… Related Post navigation Previous Previous post: Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to IranNext Next post: Open Channels FM: Drawing the Line Between Openness and Noise in the Digital World Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related News World Novamira vs WPVibe vs MCP Adapter vs Easy MCP AI: Which One Fits Your Site? October 13, 2026 0 World Trump, Playing Defense in Ohio, Tries to Shore Up Republicans in Tough Races October 13, 2026 0