Putin says record turnout shows Russians back his military agenda in Ukraine

 Vladimir Putin stated that high voter turnout in the parliamentary election reflects public support for government policies. Preliminary results indicated that United Russia secured a significant majority in the Duma. The election included voting in Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia, which Ukraine considers illegal. Amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities extended voting days and allowed online voting in some regions. Vladimir Putin stated that high voter turnout in the parliamentary election reflects public support for government policies. Preliminary results indicated that United Russia secured a significant majority in the Duma. The election included voting in Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia, which Ukraine considers illegal. Amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities extended voting days and allowed online voting in some regions.