Russia's political also-rans lament United Russia's power

Against all odds could be how the leader of Russia's Liberal Democrats might describe his party's performance.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky is well-known for his outspoken comments, even recently comparing himself to US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump which may be why he said his party's initial showing is big news.

"We don't have the same support as United Russia, he said, it's not the party itself but the entire might of the state," he said.

Sentiments seemingly shared by the Commun…
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