According to preliminary data from "elections" to the Russian State Duma, the ruling United Russia party initially claimed that 86 veterans of the war against Ukraine won seats, but Kremlin officials quickly "clarified" and lowered the figure to 49.

According to preliminary data from "elections" to the Russian State Duma, the ruling United Russia party initially claimed that 86 veterans of the war against Ukraine won seats, but Kremlin officials quickly "clarified" and lowered the figure to 49.

The results of the primary elections were reported by Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the ruling party. According to him, the voter turnout this year was unprecedentedly high, and United Russia will probably secure a record number of seats in history - up to 356, which would give it a constitutional majority.

Well, that's not surprising.