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A State Duma lawmaker urged the deployment of nuclear weapons against Kyiv to force a surrender, marking a significant escalation in wartime rhetoric.

Transnistrian leadership confirmed that Russia will establish voting centers in the breakaway region for upcoming State Duma elections, drawing criticism from Moldova.

A Nizhny Novgorod appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had removed State Duma deputy Mikhail Matveyev from Russia's upcoming parliamentary elections over a disputed Microsoft font issue.

The Central Election Commission confirmed that over 200 military veterans have been officially nominated for seats in the upcoming 450-member legislative elections.

Russia’s Presidential Administration plans to intensify corporate mobilization for upcoming State Duma elections by placing political operatives in state-funded psychology courses to pressure attendees.

The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) reported that no reputable international election monitoring organization is participating in the observation of Russia's State Duma 'elections' scheduled for 2026. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of the electoral process.

Pavel Kharitonenko, a Yabloko party candidate for the State Duma, reported that Vasily Temgenevsky, the United Russia mayor of Baikalsk, hindered his campaign by forcing him to take down a banner reading 'For peace and freedom.'

A Moscow court has ruled to cancel the registration of Viktor Bystrov, a Yabloko party candidate, effectively preventing him from running in the State Duma elections.

Sergei Petrov, founder of the Rolf car dealership and former State Duma deputy, has been sentenced to nine years in prison in absentia by a Moscow court over an alleged 4-billion-ruble scheme.

The Kherson Regional Council has issued a warning about the risk of large-scale mobilization in temporarily occupied territories following the 'State Duma elections.' Men are advised to leave these areas before the elections to avoid falling into a Russian mobilization trap.

The Sverdlovsk region's election commission has rejected the candidate list for the pro-war Rodina party for elections to the regional legislative assembly.

State Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov, a member of the ruling United Russia party, stated in an interview that he had killed people during the Russia–Ukraine war. His comments have drawn attention to the involvement of Russian officials in the conflict.

Russia's parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 18-20, 2026, are approaching with rising tensions, as 450 members of the State Duma will be elected.

Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin closed the parliament's eighth session by repeatedly chanting 'Russia! Putin! Victory!' to applause from deputies. The chant underscored a strong nationalist and pro-government sentiment within the legislative body.

Yevgeny Poddubny, a top United Russia candidate for the State Duma elections, disclosed shares in foreign companies including Apple and Intel in his election filing.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill in its final readings that allows for the seizure of property belonging to individuals living outside the Russian Federation who evade punishment and criticize the government.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law extending the fuel price dampener mechanism to diesel imports, providing federal budget compensation to oil companies for the difference between export and domestic market prices.

Russia's State Duma is advancing a bill that would allow for the freezing of assets and blocking of bank transfers for Russian citizens who criticize authorities while located outside the Russian Federation.

A Moscow Region Court has fined Russian politician Nadezhdin $13 for an 'extremist' photo of Alexei Navalny. The conviction means Nadezhdin is now banned from collecting signatures to appear on the ballot for State Duma elections this September.

The Russian State Duma has tightened regulations for migrant workers and their dependent children, requiring foreign workers to prove sufficient income for support.

Russia's State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin issued a warning to lawmakers, urging them not to use the ongoing fuel crisis as a campaign issue. Volodin asserted that the country would overcome "problems at gas stations" through national unity.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is notably absent from the United Russia party's candidate list for the State Duma elections, marking the first time in nearly two decades that he does not appear, sparking speculation about his political future.

According to Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, Russia considers a new wave of mobilization as a last resort, potentially to be implemented after the State Duma elections.

Following Apple's refusal to host VK company applications, Russia's State Duma has initiated proposals to create an independent internet network for the country, according to The Moscow Times.

Sources indicate that Russian authorities are considering a new wave of mobilization after the State Duma elections, as fewer citizens are willing to sign military contracts.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Viktor Vodolatsky, has proposed that Russian children should be prepared for a potential war with NATO and the EU starting from the fifth grade.

Russia's State Duma has amended the Budget Code, granting the government authority to surpass federal spending caps and borrow beyond previously approved budget limits.

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation to fine website owners who permit users to log in using foreign services like Google and Apple, three years after banning Gmail-based account registration.

United Russia's primary elections for the State Duma vote concluded with the ruling party missing its 10% voter turnout target, and many featured "war veterans" identified as already seasoned politicians rather than ordinary soldiers.

Russia has passed a law allowing its Central Bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defense systems and arm personnel to repel drone attacks, according to a document published by the State Duma.

Russia's State Duma has passed on first reading two government bills that would significantly increase fees for migrants, including a 12-fold rise in the cost of obtaining Russian citizenship, from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles.

Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, on May 21, for the first time after the Armenia-EU summit, spoke about the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, immediately accusing the latter of 'dishonesty'...

Russia's Supreme Court has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would decrease prison sentences for acquiring and storing large quantities of drugs without intent to distribute.

Russia's Central Election Commission voted on May 14 to appoint former Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz to a vacant State Duma seat, registering him as a deputy the day after his resignation as governor.

A group of State Duma deputies in Russia has introduced legislation that would prevent students from enrolling in master’s programs in fields unrelated to their undergraduate major or prior work experience.

A Russian delegation, attending the opening of a memorial complex in Pyongyang, saw the State Duma Speaker thank North Korea's Kim for the 'Liberation of Kursk,' a statement that appears to be a geographical or historical inaccuracy.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a review of books by children’s author Grigory Oster following a complaint from a State Duma deputy who criticized his works.

Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma Committee for Family Protection, Parenthood, and Childhood, stated that single women in Russia should be prohibited from using artificial fertilization and should instead have children with men returning from the front.

The State Duma has passed legislation that would exempt the food industry from VAT, aiming to ease the wartime tax burden and effectively roll back part of a recent government tax reform.

A group of sanctioned Russian State Duma deputies met with members of the US Congress and received a private tour, during which they filmed and took selfies.

A group of sanctioned State Duma deputies, led by Volodin, is reportedly preparing to travel to the United States for meetings with members of Congress.

The Russian State Duma has adopted a bill introducing criminal liability for denying or approving the 'genocide of the Soviet people' during the Great Patriotic War (WWII), with penalties including years in prison.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Andrei Svintsov, stated that the introduction of internet "whitelists" aims to improve user comfort and safety.

The Russian State Duma is set to debate a draft law that would authorize the deployment of troops abroad to protect Russian citizens, according to an official source cited by Interfax. This move is being prepared by the governmental commission.

Russian State Duma lawmakers are demanding clarification regarding an alleged ban on advertising on the Telegram messaging app, with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service warning of legal penalties for advertisers and distributors.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law prohibiting the extradition of foreigners suspected of criminal offenses if they participated in the so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that would make it illegal for authorities to extradite foreigners who have signed military contracts and served in combat, protecting them from prosecution in their home countries.

Ahead of the State Duma elections, the Kremlin is reportedly increasing pressure on Communist Party members in regions like Altai, a move experts suggest is a deliberate strategy.

The speaker of Russia’s State Duma warned that Moscow would deliver an immediate and symmetric response to Western actions, clarifying the specific circumstances under which Russia might deploy nuclear weapons against the West.

Kyiv's diplomatic corps responded sharply to State Duma Deputy Chairman Pyotr Tolstoy's remarks, stating such calls for attacks on civilian areas should trigger International Criminal Court arrest warrants.

United Russia is preparing to replace Leonid Slutsky of the LDPR as head of the State Duma’s international affairs committee in the new Duma.

Japan should take into account that Russia possesses nuclear weapons and should not resort to confrontational rhetoric regarding claims over the Kuril Islands, stated the Chairman of the State Duma...

A member of the Russian State Duma's Defense Committee, Viktor Sobolev, stated that Russia should conclude the war in Ukraine by 2030 to prepare for a potential conflict with NATO.

The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would impose fines for non-compliance with decisions by regional heads and task forces nationwide, even in peacetime.

The Yabloko party has received 8,000 membership applications in the past two weeks, doubling its current membership, following its removal from Russia's State Duma race.

The Kremlin continues to block constructive peace negotiations with Ukraine, insisting on terms that amount to Ukraine's complete surrender, particularly in the run-up to State Duma elections, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Anton Aleksejev argues that Vladimir Putin's administration confirmed its lack of understanding of the Russian people by allowing Yabloko to participate in State Duma elections and failing to anticipate its surge in popularity.

Russia is reportedly planning to establish a unified electronic database for individuals who have committed sexual violence against minors. The initiative was announced by Anastasia Udaltsova, a deputy in the State Duma.

Following a court ban on Ilya Yashin's anti-war party, his allies have proposed a coordinated voting action for September 20, the main day of Russia's State Duma election.

During the final plenary session of the current State Duma on July 27, Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made controversial remarks, stating that 'there are many parties, but only one Motherland,' in what was described as an attempt to curry favor ahead of autumn elections.

Ahead of State Duma elections, campaign videos for Putin's United Russia party have appeared on Instagram pages in Yakutia, despite the social network being banned and declared "extremist" in Russia.

Russian officials are reportedly considering the possibility of introducing martial law in the country after the State Duma elections scheduled for September, according to sources in federal and regional government bodies, the State Duma, and circles close to the Kremlin.

Russia's State Duma has adopted a bill to finance in vitro fertilization procedures for widows of soldiers killed in military operations in Ukraine.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill in its final readings that will add assisted reproductive technologies, specifically free IVF, to the medical care available to widows of combat participants and wives of disabled combat veterans.

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation imposing 'temporary restrictive measures' on Russians abroad who are 'evading' punishment, barring them from consular services and real estate sales.

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation on second and third readings that significantly expands the grounds for expelling foreigners from the country, including offenses such as disobeying border guards and 'discrediting' the army.

Russia's government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes, including gang activity and state-secrets offenses, to enlist in the military during wartime.

Latvia's Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) stated that the likelihood of a new mobilization order in Russia will increase after the upcoming State Duma elections in September.

Russian State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev caused a scandal by swearing at an interviewer and leaving a broadcast after being asked why he was not participating in the 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

A bill introduced in the State Duma proposes sending conscripts to serve in military units of Russia’s Federal Fire Service, which is part of the Emergency Situations Ministry.

Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma’s family protection committee, has accused the Russian government of hiding the true extent of the country's fuel crisis, warning it could lead to officials losing their seats in September elections.

Ukrainian General Syrskyi stated that Russia views a new mobilization as an extreme measure that could be implemented after the State Duma elections in September.

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation that will delay VAT tax increases for small businesses, stipulating that they will only pay the national value-added tax if their revenue exceeds $260,000.

Sources close to the Russian presidential administration indicate that security services, including the FSB and National Guard leadership, are urging President Vladimir Putin to delay upcoming State Duma elections.

The Russian State Duma swiftly adopted amendments to the Budget Code proposed by the country's government, passing them through three readings in an expedited manner.

Russia's State Duma has approved a bill that significantly increases fees for immigration-related services, with the stated aim of attracting migrants of a desired 'quality'.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law that tightens state oversight of individuals and organizations designated as 'foreign agents,' introducing more inspections and banning social advertising.

A State Duma deputy and former defense official stated that a new mobilization could be announced in Russia this autumn due to the difficult situation on the Ukrainian front, failed winter-spring offensive, and significant military losses.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law allowing law enforcement to confiscate property of Russian citizens living abroad who have committed acts detrimental to state interests.

State Duma deputy Sergei Neverov and Smolensk City Council deputy Artem Kornyuchenkov have both dropped out of the United Russia primary in the Smolensk single-member district.

Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who previously commanded military districts, is reportedly under consideration to serve as chairman of the defense committee in the incoming State Duma.

The Russian State Duma has adopted amendments granting the president greater rights to use armed forces abroad, ostensibly to protect Russian citizens in cases of detention or criminal prosecution.

Gennady Zyuganov, leader of Russia's Communist Party, warned in the State Duma that Russia risks repeating the "1917 events" if urgent financial and economic measures are not implemented. His speech has reportedly caused a stir.

Russian blogger Viktoria Bonya shared an AI-generated video on Instagram where she appears as a superhero fighting propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, blogger Artemy Lebedev, and State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov.

A viral video in Russia features State Duma deputies acknowledging their use of VPNs to circumvent online restrictions that they themselves voted into law.

A State Duma committee on constitutional legislation has approved a bill that would impose fines for depicting religious buildings, such as churches, without their traditional symbols.

A delegation of 'four or five' Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days for congressional talks.

Russian intelligence reports indicate that the Kremlin has abandoned a large-scale initiative to bring 'SMO veterans' en masse into the State Duma through elections, suggesting authorities do not intend to share real power with them.

Russia's State Duma announced that Telegram will be completely blocked, with VPNs also being ineffective. Separately, the death toll from a Ukrainian missile attack on Bryansk has risen to eight.

Russia’s antitrust agency has confirmed an advertising ban on Telegram, Meta Platforms, and YouTube, following demands from State Duma lawmakers for clarity on legal risks for users advertising on these platforms.

Apple has blocked the personal accounts of several Russian State Duma deputies, with three representatives confirming the action to 'Vedomosti' anonymously.

Russia's State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading that would introduce criminal liability for denying the 'genocide of the Soviet people', a term coined by Russia, marking an unprecedented move even compared to the USSR era.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has given the Federal Security Service (FSB) full authority to suppress any dissent ahead of the Russian State Duma elections scheduled for September 2026.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill granting the FSB authority to shut down internet, mobile, and postal services, raising concerns about censorship and control.

Russia claims it will intervene "decisively and without delay" if the situation in the Transnistrian region worsens.

A senior Russian lawmaker suggested dropping warning munitions over Ukrainian urban centers to demoralize civilians and accelerate surrender, drawing international condemnation.

Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin publicly cautioned Japan regarding Russia's nuclear capabilities, escalating rhetorical tensions between the two nations.

The regional ban follows Russia’s Supreme Court ruling last week to reject Yabloko’s final appeal against a nationwide ban barring its candidate list from the State Duma elections next month.

Russia has requested that protests near its embassies be prohibited on election day, sending diplomatic notes to all countries with missions to ban demonstrations near embassies during State Duma voting.

Elections for the ninth convocation of the State Duma are scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20, with observers from 55 countries expected to monitor the process.

Viktor Bystrov, a Yabloko party candidate, has been removed from the race for the State Duma in Russia by the Moscow Regional Court, according to his lawyer.

Mikhail Matveev, a Russian State Duma deputy who previously spoke out against the war in Ukraine, was disqualified from running for re-election due to his use of Microsoft fonts in his campaign materials.

A Russian court has stripped Mikhail Matveyev, an incumbent Communist Party deputy, of his registration as a candidate for the State Duma, citing copyright infringement related to Microsoft fonts used in his campaign advertisements.

A potential Russian mobilization following September State Duma elections would intensify pressure on Ukraine and significantly change the wider security situation in the region, according to Col. Janno Märk of the EDF Division.

Hundreds of teenagers gathered outside Russia's Supreme Court as it heard a lawsuit to revoke the Yabloko party's registration for State Duma elections, with a police officer addressing the crowd about draft offices.

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, has called on Russians to vote for any party other than United Russia in the upcoming State Duma election. Her video address followed the Supreme Court's removal of the Yabloko party, which she had previously endorsed, from the race.

Andrei Svintsov, a Russian State Duma deputy, warned that paying for Telegram Premium could fund its founder Pavel Durov amid a terrorism case, despite having a Premium subscription himself.

Russian security officials are reportedly not ruling out the possibility of martial law being introduced in the country after the State Duma elections in September, according to sources cited by 'Viorstka'.

Russia's State Duma passed two laws on July 22, intended to freeze exiled critics' money, block their passports, and cut off consular aid, which human rights advocates call a path toward 'civil death'.

The Russian State Duma has passed 'civic death' bills designed to cut off exiled critics from banking and consular services, a move rights advocates warn extends the government's ability to punish dissent beyond its borders.

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has passed legislation that legalizes cryptocurrency circulation for investment purposes but prohibits its use as a form of payment within the country.

Over 20 Russian politicians have been barred from the State Duma race due to charges related to 'extremist symbols.' Separately, the State Duma is expected to vote on an updated bill that would cut off exiled critics from banking and property services.

Women have taken to social media to criticize State Duma lawmaker Nina Ostanina's claim that a domestic violence law would discourage men from marrying.

Alexei Zhuravlev, a Russian State Duma parliamentarian, stated that exterminating up to half of Ukraine's population would be acceptable to eradicate what he called 'Nazism,' according to Kyiv Post.

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has passed legislation governing the development of artificial intelligence in the country, which includes a requirement for 'respect for traditional Russian values.'

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin announced plans for a new bill that would add 'disobeying a border guard' to Russia's list of deportable offenses, aiming to expand the grounds for migrant deportation.

For the first time since 2007, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been omitted from the United Russia party's list of State Duma candidates representing Chechnya, a significant change in the republic's political landscape.

A member of Russia's State Duma accused Finland of transforming into 'a second Ukraine,' warning that Moscow possesses the military power to destroy half of the country.

Russian authorities are reportedly discussing a new wave of mobilization to bolster military ranks fighting in Ukraine, with plans potentially set for after the State Duma elections in September.

Nina Ostanina, chair of Russia's State Duma committee on family protection, has stated that a domestic violence law could discourage men from getting married.

Vyacheslav Markhayev, a State Duma deputy from Russia’s Communist Party, has issued a warning that Russia is on the brink of a 'social explosion' and demanded a clear plan to end the war, holding the entrenched leadership responsible.

Russia's Communist Party (KPRF) will not field former deputy Valery Rashkin as a candidate in the upcoming State Duma elections, blocking his return after he lost his seat in 2022 over illegal moose hunting.

Andrei Makarov, chairman of the State Duma’s budget and tax committee, controversially used the word 'war' and called the conduct of Russia's security forces lawless during a Sberbank business breakfast held as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill in its first reading that would criminalize illegal cryptocurrency mining, introducing potential fines or up to five years in prison.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law allowing certain financial institutions to operate anti-drone defense systems after attacks on its territory.

A committee of Russia's State Duma has recommended advancing a bill that would hold Russian citizens liable for "committing offenses against Russia's interests abroad," moving it to a second reading.

Dagestan's Supreme Court has sentenced former State Duma deputy Magomed Gadzhiyev in absentia to life in a maximum-security prison for organizing a double murder and extortion.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that grants President Putin the authority to use armed forces for military operations, specifically to protect Russians abroad. This legislative development has reportedly raised concerns in Europe.

Anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has indicated his intention to run for the State Duma, planning to campaign on a platform advocating for a "return to normal life" in Russia.

Russia's government has approved and submitted a bill to the State Duma establishing a maximum 10-year statute of limitations for privatization cases, with exceptions for anti-corruption and 'extremism' grounds.

A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies arrived in the United States for a two-day visit to New York and Washington, D.C., marking a diplomatic engagement.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law that criminalizes the denial of what authorities describe as the 'genocide of the Soviet people' during World War II.

Russia's State Duma has passed a new bill that broadly criminalizes the denial of a 'genocide of Soviet citizens' during World War II, making it a new offense.

State Duma member Andrei Svintsov has been expelled from the LDPR party, following recent headlines regarding internet restrictions in Russia.

Gennady Zyuganov, a Russian Communist leader, warned in the State Duma that Russia could become the next target for US actions after Iran, fearing the country could be 'torn apart worse than Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya combined'.

The Kremlin has reportedly changed its mind about allocating State Duma seats to participants in the war against Ukraine, according to sources within regional and federal authorities.

In preparation for the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the invaders are constantly trying to increase the number of people in the “LPR” who have the right to elect federal deputies.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law aimed at protecting foreign nationals serving in its military from extradition to their home countries, a move seen as a further incentive to attract mercenaries.

With Russia's State Duma elections set for September 2026, the Kremlin's internal policy team is pressuring state and pro-government media to boost coverage of the ruling party's social initiatives.