
Russia's ruling party won an election marred by dirty tricks, but the cost of securing victory has grown
CNN
Even before the first votes had been cast, Russia's election result was in little doubt.
Amid allegations of widespread fraud, the country's ruling party -- utterly loyal to President Vladimir Putin -- has secured another win: Another veto-proof two-thirds majority in parliament for United Russia.
But the cost of securing victory has grown, and the party's margin of victory looks smaller this time around.

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