Russia's ruling party, is on track to secure a majority in parliamentary elections amid allegations of voter fraud and interference.
Moscow Russia's ruling party, is on track to secure a majority in parliamentary elections amid allegations of voter fraud and interference.
Voting concluded late Sunday in Russia, after people across the country cast votes for members of the State Duma -- the lower house of the Russian Parliament -- and several regional and municipal heads.An exit poll conducted by INSOMAR and cited by RIA Novosti predicted United Russia,which backs President Vladimir Putin, would win 45.2% of the overall vote.
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