* Putin's United Russia party has won 50% of vote with more than 85% counted
* 'Special words of thanks, to citizens of Russia, for your trust,' Putin said on TV
* Britain today condemned the elections as representing a 'serious step back'
* Opposition parties have urged mass protests after dubious last-minute votes
Vladimir Putin today thanked the nation for their 'trust' after his party bagged a landslide victory in Russia's 'most corrupt parliamentary elections ever.'
With more than 85 per cent of ballots counted on Monday, the Central Election Commission said Putin's United Russia party had won almost half of the vote, with its nearest rival, the Communist Party, at just under 20 per cent.
'Special words of thanks, of course, I want to address to the citizens of Russia, to thank you for your trust, dear friends,' Putin said on state TV.
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More News On Russia's Parliamentary Election Updates
Election results to be summed up no earlier than Friday, says CEC chief -- TASS
Russia: Putin's party wins majority in parliamentary election -- DW
Pro-Kremlin party looks set to retain majority in Russia's parliament -- France 24
2 comments:
funny, the Russians learning how to cheat on elections from us. The old drop a bunch of untraceable late night ballots trick.
Pureblood
The Dumpo-craps have learned a thing or two about conducting Russian elections over the last few cycles, but with these last-minute votes it looks like Putin stole a page or two from the Dumpo-crap playbook. Not sure whose elections I trust less.
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