Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

Ethics watchdog groups said the gift could create the appearance of a conflict of interest given Kremlev’s links to Putin.

Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies.

The two sides also agreed to continue efforts to strengthen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Putin invited Modi to Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit, and Modi accepted the invitation. The dates of the summit will be decided through diplomatic channels.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. During this, he has also remembered his recent visit to Delhi.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: General decorated by Putin for false victory claim killed in Ukrainian drone strike - Moscow confirms death of Major General Anton Grunis just weeks after he received 'Hero

A Russian general who figured heavily in President Vladimir Putin’s military propaganda campaigns has been killed in a drone strike. The Russian leader has become increasingly paranoid about his safety and that of his top military brass following a spate of killings both on the battlefield and off,