Russia: With at least 355 seats, Putin's party further expands its majority in the Duma

The United Russia party secured at least 355 seats in the State Duma, surpassing its previous record of 343 seats from the 2016 elections. These elections, the first since the onset of the offensive in Ukraine, saw the absence of the Iabloko party, which opposed the war. Voter turnout was reported at over 59%, a level deemed high by the Central Electoral Commission. Established in 2001, United Russia continues to dominate the Russian political landscape with a constitutional majority.