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Europe · September 19, 2021 · 10:27 PM UTC

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party wins majority after crackdown but loses some ground

Russia's ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing around one fifth of its support, partial results on Monday showed.

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Afghan activists protest outside shuttered women affairs ministry

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