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Why is Russia’s trending?

Updated 21/09/2026, 10:10:04 UTC

Russia’s is drawing attention across 4 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

BusinessCNBC34m ago

Russia’s pro-Putin party set to win election as Ukraine exposes war’s growing reach into Moscow

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on the State Duma election’s final day, including hundreds targeting Moscow.

WorldNPR2h ago

How Russia's parliamentary election might affect the war in Ukraine

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Russian foreign policy expert Hanna Notte about the results of Russia's parliamentary election and what it means for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

WorldBBC News10h ago

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the 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.

WorldAl Jazeera11h ago

Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote

The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.

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