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United Russia keeps Duma majority in Russia's first wartime election

As of October 2026: Retained Duma control with record 349 of 450 seats

Russia's Central Election Commission certified the final results on September 25, the first State Duma election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. United Russia won a record 349 of 450 seats, taking 58% of the party-list vote and 209 of 225 single-member districts.

Updated Oct 5

Russia raises 2027 military spending 27% to highest level of the Ukraine war

Money Moves

As of October 2026: Holding parliament after Sept. 21 elections

Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.6 billion) on defense in 2027, a 27% jump over its original plan and the highest figure since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The government sent the 2027-29 draft budget to the State Duma on Sept. 30, with the first of three readings set for Oct. 29.

Updated Oct 1