# Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear

- Published: 2026-09-21T00:05:11Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T03:31:18Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx4gqv239043o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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