Backing for Russia’s ruling party has fallen again, with an opinion poll revealing that the number prepared to vote for the pro-Kremlin United Russia has dropped to the lowest level since 2013, with an election due this fall.
The poll, conducted by registered foreign agent the Levada Center, revealed that 42 percent of those decided would vote for the pro-Vladimir Putin faction, chaired by former President Dmitry Medvedev. Due to Russia’s electoral system this figure would likely still guarantee a majority of seats. However, the new estimates reflect a considerable drop in support since December 2017, when the figure was 58 percent.
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