Russia Purges Last Anti-War Politicians Ahead of Duma Elections

Foreign Policy · first seen 17.09.2026

Russia has removed its remaining anti-war politicians ahead of the upcoming State Duma elections.

Remaining anti-war politicians in Russia have been purged.
The purge occurs ahead of State Duma elections.

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