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- 1EU sanctions ten Russians over Yabloko election ban▼Human rights violations in Russia: Council lists ten individuals over the barring of Yabloko from the State Duma elections
The EU Council has imposed restrictive measures on ten Russian individuals in response to human rights violations linked to the barring of the Yabloko party from taking part in the State Duma elections. The listings mean asset freezes and travel bans within the European Union. It is part of the bloc's global human rights sanctions regime and reflects continued EU criticism of restrictions on political opposition in Russia.
- 2Russian State Duma Election Results Analyzed●State Duma election results. What do the results tell us?
Results of Russia's State Duma elections are being examined, with analysts and commentators weighing what the outcome reveals about the standing of United Russia and the broader political landscape. The vote, held across Russia, has prompted discussion over turnout figures, the ruling party's share of seats, and the credibility of the electoral process, with opposition voices questioning the results.
- 3Russia's draft budget raises defense spending while hiding revenue base●Ukraine Brief — 2026-09-29 Russia's war economy is escalating commitments while deliberately obscuring the revenue base
Russia is escalating its war economy commitments while deliberately obscuring the revenue base that sustains them, according to a Ukraine brief dated September 29, 2026. The draft 2027-2029 budget, due before the Duma by October 5, is expected to list defense spending above 16 trillion rubles, with deficits also projected to grow as the war continues.
- 4Russia Withholds Final Duma Results for Occupied Regions●The Russian Central Election Commission has not yet released final State Duma election results for four occupied Ukraini
Russia's Central Election Commission has not published final State Duma election results for four occupied Ukrainian territories or 21 federal subjects, according to the Moscow Times. Significant data gaps are also reported in the Kursk region and Yakutia, raising questions about the completeness and transparency of the official vote count.
- 5Strasbourg roundtable to examine Russia's 'fake' Duma elections▼Russia’s “fake” Duma elections on menu for roundtable discussion in Strasbourg
A roundtable discussion is being held in Strasbourg under the title 'Russia's fake Duma elections', framing the Russian parliamentary elections as fraudulent. The event, listed by the Council of Europe, signals continued European scrutiny of the legitimacy of Russia's political processes, with participants expected to debate the conduct and credibility of the vote.
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President Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend the first sitting of the State Duma's ninth convocation, scheduled for 9 September, according to Interfax. The opening session will mark the start of the new parliament's work following recent elections. The news is circulating widely in Russia as attention turns to the Duma's leadership choices and legislative agenda.
- 7Former Ukraine central bank chief Arbuzov gets seat in Russian Duma●Віцепрем'єр і голова НБУ часів Януковича Сергій Арбузов отримав мандат у нелегітимний «госдумі» РФ. Арбузов втік з Украї
Sergiy Arbuzov, who served as vice-premier and head of Ukraine's central bank under Viktor Yanukovych, has received a mandate in Russia's State Duma as a deputy from the 'A Just Russia' party. Arbuzov fled Ukraine during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Ukrainian commentators say the move gives him new tools to 'loot Russia as well', drawing fresh attention to officials from the former regime now working in Russia.
- 8NBA Fans Mock Pelicans Executive Joe Dumars Over Media Day Blunder▼‘No Way This Guy Is Running an NBA Team,’ ‘Dear God’ — NBA World Baffled Over Pelicans Executive Joe Dumars Fumbling Media Day Question
New Orleans Pelicans executive Joe Dumars is facing ridicule after struggling to answer a question at the team's media day. Fans and commentators across the NBA world reacted with disbelief, with remarks like 'No way this guy is running an NBA team' spreading widely. The moment has raised fresh questions about Dumars' leadership of the franchise's basketball operations.