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Russia: Putin’s United Russia Party wins parliamentary elections

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia Party has won parliamentary elections by securing 44.5 percent followed by nationalist LDPR party with 15.3 percent votes, initial results and exit polls show.

Despite the slide in the popularity of United Russia Party when compared to previous elections it is still in a position to form the government to help Putin extend his rule for the second time.