Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear - BBC

1. Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear  BBC
2. Russia's ruling pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election after drones strike Moscow  Reuters
3. They Have Almost No Chance in Russia’s Elections. Why Are They Running?  The New York Times
4. Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections  The Guardian
5. Early results show Russia's main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote  AP News