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The Central Election Commission has announced that former President PERSI4N has been elected with 58% of the vote! President-Elect PERSI4N of the All-Russia People's Front defeated former Prime Minister leahvnx of the Russia First Alliance, who received 26%.

Following the election of President-Elect PERSI4N, incumbent President Imperianum has issued two pardons, one for himself, and another for Vice Chairman of the Security Council, s_nd3rs. It remains unclear whether the President holds the authority to pardon himself.

POLLING: Early numbers for this month’s Presidential Election show former President PERSl4N leading with 29%. Incumbent President DmitroYashin trails in second, facing criticism over foreign affairs. (154 respondents)

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LOCAL: The newly opened goth-themed restaurant “GOTH HOP,” owned by itzSammy2002, is quickly gaining popularity among Sochi locals, drawing crowds with its unique aesthetic and all-day service.

Seven new governors were elected across the country overnight. Here's a look at who they are.

Note: LDPR and Rodina both won uncontested races.

The Russian Gubernatorial Elections took place which decided the composition of the Federation Council. The election results saw United Russia receive the most votes and seats on the Federation Council.

Firemen from the 6th Fire House in Sochi led by PROLET4RlAN were called to the scene of a gas station on fire after a lightning strike which cased the gas station to catch fire and explode.

SPORTS: Sources indicate that Russian Racing League "Vostok Racing", which organises car stock & drag races, will begin operations in Russia within the coming weeks.

CRISIS IN THE EU: A dispute between Albania and Georgia has created a rift between members of the European Union with Albania demanding an Anti-Russian attitude from the European Union and blocking Georgian attempts to join the organization.

President DmitroYashin approved plans to create the Adyghe Republic following high-level negotiations with a 400+ member Circassian community. The agreement aims boost regional activity and foster development in the North Caucasus.

Former President Ophelio was approved by the State Duma to serve as Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia. Mr. Ophelio announced plans to spend 44k robux on development on games and an additional 1.7k robux on gear for several ministries including the FSB.

@proektmedia_ru FACT CHECK: We rate this fact check misleading. While the original bill did award the powers to the State Duma, the Constitution states that these powers are entrusted to the Federation Council. The proposed amendments simply reflect the Constitution's separation of powers.

FACT CHECK: We rate this headline misleading and false.

The PVR-led State Duma voted to reject the Federation Council's proposed Judicial reforms. The Fair & Functional Judiciary Act aimed to increase the efficiency, impartiality, and accountability of the Russian court system. Notably, Rodina voted to abstain on the legislation.

Earlier today, the leaders of United Russia (UR) and the Russian People's Party (RPP) announced that they would be merging into United Russia. Along with this announcement, the party plans to hold an election for Chairman of United Russia.

The Governor of Krasnodar Krai, FriedhelmKohler, announced the signing of an executive order which would establish elections for a regional Legislative Assembly. All citizens of the region will be allowed to vote in the election which is expected to take place in 24 days.

The new Rodina-PVR-TMR coalition has been announced with OskarOrlovsky, leader of Rodina, to serve as their nominee for Prime Minister. The coalition has been named "Anti-Oligarch Coalition" by media oligarch DeanBeans01, who will serve as Deputy Prime Minister for the coalition.

BREAKING NEWS: Rodina Chairman OskarOrlovsky announces major shift from nationalism to liberalism as he announced the formation of a pro-NATO PVR-led Government and the banning of roughly half of the party leadership and Senators. More news to come.