United Russia
Coverage of United Russia in the Nexus archive.
- Russia is Fracturing From Within (And Putin Can’t Stop It)
Public support for United Russia is at historic lows ahead of the September 2026 Duma elections. The Kremlin is using asset nationalization and capital freezes to maintain control.
- Putin doubles down on Ukraine war despite mounting setbacks
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his commitment to the Ukraine war at a United Russia party congress in Moscow on June 28, 2026, despite facing increasing challenges.
- Putin ties himself to ruling party as war fatigue bites
Putin has aligned himself with United Russia, the ruling party, which is campaigning with him for the first time in nearly 20 years. The move comes as public fatigue with the war grows.
- Zelensky Reveals Intercepted Intel from Putin’s Desk
President Zelensky has declassified intercepted Russian intelligence forecasts showing rising public disapproval of Vladimir Putin ahead of the September 20 State Duma elections, with projections indicating 33% disapproval and declining support for the United Russia party. The documents suggest growing regional protest sentiment as the Kremlin faces a domestic crisis.