The ruling United Russia party, which Putin founded, won 44.5 percent in Sunday's vote, an exit poll showed, slightly down on the last election. Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a parliamentary election on Sunday, but early indications were that turnout was low, suggesting a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months away from the next presidential election.The ruling United Russia party, which Putin founded, won 44.5 percent in Sunday’s vote, an exit poll showed, slightly down on the last election. But it was still enough to preserve the dominance of Putin’s allies in the Duma, …read more
Source: Pulse Nigeria
