Russians vote in elections with no party opposing Putin or war in Ukraine

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Russian elections are underway with no opposition parties contesting against President Putin or the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The three-day voting process aims to fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, amidst fears of mobilization overshadowing the election despite official denials.

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.