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Russia's elections had few surprises - but howthe Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

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.

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: BBC News. Ebenezer published 21 Sept 2026, 12:05 am. Editorial policy.

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