Putin's United Russia party secures supermajority in State Duma election

With over 95 per cent of votes counted, Russia's United Russia party has secured a supermajority in the State Duma, winning 355 of the 450 seats in the lower house of parliament. The election took place amid drone strikes and reports of suppression targeting anti-war voices. The outcome solidifies the ruling party's legislative dominance in the Russian political system.