One-fifth of Russian State Duma after elections consists of participants in war against Ukraine. VIDEO
Russia’s ruling United Russia party is bringing 86 participants in the war against Ukraine into the State Duma following the results of the so-called elections.
Vladimir Yakushev, secretary of United Russia’s General Council and a parliamentary candidate, said this, Censor.NET reports.
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"If we are talking about participants in the "special military operation," there will be around 86 of them. This is a substantial contribution. In addition, we have two more Young Guard members who won in this election campaign," Yakushev stated.
At the same time, he described turnout in the elections as "unprecedentedly high." He also added that United Russia was allegedly "leading on the federal list in every region of Russia without exception."
According to media reports, the ruling party is set to receive a record number of seats in the State Duma in its entire history of participating in parliamentary elections. It won 57.83% of the vote and is leading in 208 of 225 single-mandate constituencies.
It is known that, based on the results of these "elections," it will receive 355 parliamentary seats.
However, the final results of the "elections" to the Russian State Duma will be announced on September 25.
