Russia is holding its first national election since launching its invasion of Ukraine, with the vote serving as a critical test of public sentiment toward the war effort. Authorities are closely watching turnout and results to assess whether citizens remain united behind the military campaign. The election comes amid widespread international condemnation and economic pressures on the country. Observers will be scrutinizing whether the vote reflects genuine support or state-controlled approval for the conflict.
This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
