Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay The Washington PostRegions Calling: Russia’s Independent Candidates Face Their Toughest Election Yet The Moscow TimesThe Kremlin Is Preparing for Elections It Fears More Than Sanctions — Intelligence uatv.uaAnti-war statements by Russian politicians boost ratings ahead of the State Duma elections - CPD Українські Національні Новини (УНН)As support for Putin slips, the Kremlin lowers the ruling party’s election target amid fears a landslide victory would look suspicious Meduza