In the Russian elections held on September 20, 2026, the United Russia party secured 57.10% of the votes, according to the Russian Central Election Commission after counting 20% of the ballots.
Voting Results
In addition to United Russia, the voting results are as follows:
- Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) — 14.01%
- Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) — 9.32%
- New People — 7.93%
- Fair Russia — 5.13%
Political Leaders' Reactions
Following the announcement of the results, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Tolstoy stated that Russia is unconcerned about the West's recognition of the election results, as only Russians determine the legitimacy of power in the country. Meanwhile, Vladimir Kashin, Deputy Chairman of the CPRF, emphasized that his party has supported the war with Ukraine from the beginning and will continue this policy, viewing the election results as legitimate.
Opposition Sentiments
Opposition figure Yashin, who previously criticized the government, claimed he voted for United Russia, which sparked mixed reactions among his supporters. This highlights the complex situation within the Russian opposition, which is struggling to find its place under political pressure.