Duma

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as barometer of public support for his war in Ukraine

The vote comes amid signs of war fatigue, economic pressure and speculation about a possible new mobilization.

A voter reads his ballot at a polling station during Russia's parliamentary election, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine, September 18, 2026.
Artem Kirpichenok.

Russia 'monitoring' as historian critical of Zionism vanishes upon landing in Israel

 Amiram Ben Uliel, accused of the Duma arson murder in July 2015 where three members of the Dawabshe family were killed, arrives to a court hearing on his appeal, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on March 7, 2022.

Father of Duma killer seeks pardon from president, citing 'wrongful conviction'

 Israeli security members stand next to a settlement outpost established in the area, near Duma in Nablus, in the West Bank, March 14, 2025.

IDF claims dozens of Palestinians attacked Jewish farm in West Bank


Pro-Israel caucus forming in Russian parliament

Israeli delegation meets with influential Christian leaders to talk about garnering support for Israel, forming Russia-Israel alliance.

Netanyahu and Putin go to shake hands, 390

Clinton has 'serious concerns' on Russia vote

International election monitor saves poll was slanted, was marred by manipulation, ballot box stuffing.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 311 (R)

Putin's party clings to reduced majority in Russia

Putin's United Russia won 49.5 percent of the votes, compared with 64 percent support four years ago, almost complete results and projections show.

Vladimir Putin casts his vote 311