Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied regions, as the EU signals readiness for similar measures.
Yabloko’s Novgorod result preserves a formal route into future State Duma elections, with broader implications for Russian political risk.
United Russia’s early Duma lead points to a constitutional majority, reinforcing policy continuity and Western sanctions risk.
Russia’s three-day Duma vote includes occupied Ukrainian territories, raising verification concerns and signaling continued wartime policy consolidation.
Putin backed using citizens deemed fully unfit for military service in rear-area drone defense, highlighting Russia’s manpower strain.