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Russia’s ruling party expands its State Duma majority

United Russia won 349 of the State Duma’s 450 seats, its largest majority ever, after Russia’s parliamentary election.

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OilPrice reports that Russia emerged from its parliamentary election with President Vladimir Putin stronger on paper, while the country remains harder to read.

The outlet says United Russia now controls 349 of the State Duma’s 450 seats, which it described as the party’s largest majority ever.

OilPrice also notes that about 50 Ukraine war veterans are entering parliament as the election outcome reshapes the legislature.

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