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Ukraine Sanctions 44 Over Russian Duma Vote in Occupied Territories
Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.
Editorial Team · Sep 27, 2026

Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.

Yabloko’s 6.2% Novgorod result clears the regional threshold and may preserve its access to future State Duma elections without signatures.

United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote with 57.76% after 82.19% of protocols counted, signaling continued policy control.

Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.

Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.