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RT correspondent Anastasia Volodina spoke with former CIA analyst Larry Johnson. He says that despite all the pressure, the West has failed to destabilize Russia internally and affect the elections.

From the Far East to Kaliningrad, polling opens at different times across Russia’s vast territory. The clip shows how the country’s 11 time zones shape the rhythm of Election Day.

Voting is underway across Russia in three-day parliamentary elections to choose a new State Duma, alongside thousands of regional and local representatives.

The elections offer multiple ways for Russians to cast their votes. Some don't even need voters to come to a polling station, which is beneficial for those who are physically unable to do so.

RT's Ayla Kudryavtseva takes a look at the different ways Russians can choose their representatives.

RT correspondent Anastasia Volodina spoke with the co-chairman of the international 'National Unity Club', Aleksandr Kazakov.

He says that Russian politicians and society agree that the special military operation has to continue, but without an unwarranted escalation.

Russian journalist Dmitry Babich says Zelensky is reluctant to hold elections because he could lose his parliamentary majority or the presidency, while accusing the West of trying to discredit Russia’s vote.

The second day of the State Duma elections is underway in Russia. Throughout the weekend, the nation will be deciding who will represent it in parliament for the next five years.

To discuss this and more, we speak with Diana Sosoaca, Romanian MEP and president of the S.O.S. Romania political party.

American political commentator Jackson Hinkle says Russia’s parliamentary election is seeing strong participation because voters believe they have meaningful choices, while arguing that attempts to disrupt the vote have failed.

Financial University associate professor Dmitry Ezhov says early turnout in Russia’s parliamentary election reflects strong voter interest, citing expanded online and early voting as well as the broader wartime environment.

Voting is underway across Russia in three-day parliamentary elections to choose a new State Duma, alongside thousands of regional and local representatives.

To discuss the ongoing vote, we speak with Greg Simons, Professor of Journalism at Daffodil International University in Dhaka.

In South Africa, the continent's biggest defense exhibition has kicked off. In an age of global armed conflict, African governments are looking to secure their safety.

RT's Noluvuyo Kunge reports from the scene.