Russians vote in first nationwide parliamentary election since Ukraine invasion
Russia is holding elections for its parliament, the Duma — the first nationwide parliamentary vote since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Voters across Russia are heading to the polls to elect new lawmakers to the State Duma, the lower house of the country's parliament. This marks the first nationwide parliamentary election held since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The vote comes more than three years into the war, during which no other nationwide parliamentary elections have taken place in the country. Citizens are casting ballots to determine who will represent them in the legislature in the coming years.
The State Duma plays a central role in shaping Russian legislation, and the outcome of this election will help determine the composition of the chamber going forward. The vote takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which continues to shape both domestic politics in Russia and its relations with the international community.
