Event Brief
Putin says wartime election shows support for Kremlin
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election showed public support for his policies. He cited that with over 97% of votes counted after three days ending Sunday, United Russia is set to win more than three-fourths of State Duma seats, a record high, with turnout above 59%.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin said the wartime parliamentary election results demonstrate public support for his policies.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Putin made the remarks after the election outcome, citing the vote count and turnout as evidence of public support for his efforts.
How this story developed (showing 16 of 16 earlier reports)
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Putin links ruling party win to backing for Ukraine push
· Sep 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
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United Russia wins record seats in Russia’s Duma
· Sep 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
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Parliamentary vote shows Putin’s system delivers desired results
· Sep 22, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
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BBC analysis: Kremlin’s use of Russia election results
· Sep 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
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Kremlin party keeps control of Russian parliament
· Sep 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
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United Russia retains majority in controlled vote
· Sep 21, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
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United Russia wins Duma election with 57.9%
· Sep 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
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United Russia set to retain power after vote cyberattacks
· Sep 21, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
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Pro-Putin party poised to win Russia’s wartime election
· Sep 21, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
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United Russia wins big in Kremlin-controlled parliament vote
· Sep 21, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
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Polls close in Russia’s wartime parliamentary election
· Sep 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM ET
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Zelensky says strikes hit Russia oil and logistics facilities
· Sep 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
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Russians vote on final day of parliamentary elections
· Sep 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
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Drones hit Moscow during Russia parliamentary voting
· Sep 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
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Russian election enters final day after Moscow drone attack
· Sep 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
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Polls close in Russia election amid reported online attacks
· Sep 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
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