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[Interview] Why does Putin bother with elections when everybody knows they are a sham? Russia expert explains weekend vote – and how it may escalate war - EUobserver

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[Interview] Why does Putin bother with elections when everybody knows they are a sham?

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Russia expert explains weekend vote – and how it may escalate war EUobserverRussia votes in wartime election as drones strike Moscow ReutersRussia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured Toronto StarUkraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia's inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections The GuardianThe Kremlin Has Put Lots of Veterans on the Ballot.

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