More than 40 Russian war veterans who had not previously held federal office will be placed in winnable spots on United Russia's Duma election list, sources told RBC. The total share of veterans in the party may reach 12-15% of its current 311 deputies.
Sources told RBC that United Russia's party list for the State Duma elections will include over 40 participants of military operations in winnable positions who had not previously been involved in federal-level politics. The total number of military operation participants in the new parliament could reach about 100, making up at least 12% of the party's current 311 deputies.
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