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Putin's United Russia secures record 355 parliamentary seats
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured its largest parliamentary majority on record, with nearly all votes counted from recent elections. The party's 355 seats surpass its previous 2016 benchmark of 343 seats, giving it a commanding supermajority in parliament.
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Election officials in Russia confirmed that United Russia, the party backing President Vladimir Putin, has won 355 seats in the latest parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results with nearly all ballots counted. The figure represents a significant increase from the party's previous record of 343 seats achieved in 2016.
The result extends United Russia's dominance in the Russian parliament, where it already held a substantial majority. With the new seat count, the party will maintain firm control over legislative proceedings and policy implementation.
Election chief officials announced the preliminary findings as vote counting drew to a close. The supermajority provides Putin's administration with substantial legislative flexibility for pursuing its policy agenda.
United Russia has served as the primary political vehicle for implementing Kremlin-backed initiatives since its formation in 2001. The party's expanded parliamentary representation underscores its continued prominence in Russian politics.