Voting Under Fire: How Russia's Election Reveals Its True Nature As Ukraine launches drone attacks on Moscow, a crucial parliamentary election is underway in Russia, with the ruling United Russia party projected to secure a comfortable majority.
The vote itself may be a foregone conclusion, but the circumstances surrounding it offer a stark reminder of the country's authoritarian leanings and its leader Vladimir Putin's unyielding grip on power.
The drone strikes that hit Moscow on election day have been framed as an attempt by Ukraine to disrupt the vote and sow chaos in Russia.