Liberal Democratic Party of Russia

Ruling Party in Russia Secures Majority in Parliament

United Russia party of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has gained a stable majority in Parliament's lower house after the general election held on Sunday, official results indicate.

The same four parties that made up the previous State Duma have also entered the current one.

With 90% of ballot protocols processed, the party wins 54.21% of the vote for the 450-seat Parliament.

Foreign Ministry summons Russian envoy over attacks on Turkish missions in Moscow

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador in Ankara to complain about protests against Turkish missions and businesses in Russia following Turkey's downing of a Russian jet.

A Foreign Ministry statement said on Nov. 26 that Turkish offices had come under "unacceptable" physical attacks disguised as protests.