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The Kremlin Has Put Lots of Veterans on the Ballot. Could It Backfire?

Saturday, September 19, 2026


Russian President Vladimir Putin selected military veterans as candidates for upcoming elections. Putin previously described veterans as the "new elite." The move carries electoral risk, though specific vulnerabilities are not detailed in available reporting.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/europe/russia-kremlin-election-veterans.html

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