
Ella Pamfilova
Russian politician
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- Sep 21
Ramzan Kadyrov wins fifth term as Chechen leader with 99.85% of vote
Russia's Central Election Commission confirmed Ramzan Kadyrov's fifth term as United Russia expanded its State Duma majority to 355 seats and Kremlin-backed governors won across eight regional races.

- Sep 21
Russia reports over 1,000 cyberattacks and 450 Moscow drones during Duma elections
Russian election authorities recorded more than 1,000 DDoS attacks against voting systems during the three-day parliamentary election, while air defense intercepted 450 drones targeting Moscow on the final day of voting.
- Sep 21
United Russia leads Duma vote with 57.8% as drone strikes and cyber disruptions hit polling
Preliminary results show United Russia securing 57.8% in the State Duma election after a three-day vote marked by drone strikes in Moscow, more than 1,000 cyberattacks, and protests at noon.