Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament
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Russia’s new parliament will include 49 deputies who have taken part in the war against Ukraine, officials have said after a landslide victory by the ruling United Russia party in widely criticised elections.
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What happened
Russia’s new parliament will include 49 deputies who have taken part in the war against Ukraine, officials have said after a landslide victory by the ruling United Russia party in widely criticised elections.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament?
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- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?