Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear
- Posted on September 21, 2026
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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.