When polls open Sept. 17 in Russia’s parliamentary elections, few voters would bet against an easy win for the ruling United Russia party, even though it is more unpopular now than ever before.
France 24: Putin’s unpopular party slated for election win
Russian President Vladimir Putin answers journalists' questions about his article titled "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians" in Saint Petersburg on July 13, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)