2023-09-11 00:17:52
Moscow claimed Sunday evening the victory of Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, in the elections in the territories annexed to Ukraine, with more than 70% of the vote.
The Russian Election Commission declared that the United Russia party had won the local elections in the four regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Lugansk, following the much-criticised vote. The President of the Electoral Commission, Ella Pamfilova, welcomed the elections taking place “in a dynamic way, with few violations”.
kyiv and its allies denounce “illegal” elections
With these elections spread over three days, from Friday to Sunday, Moscow is trying to legitimize its annexations in Ukraine by having the occupied territories in the East and the South vote.
Despite strong condemnations from the West, Russia proclaimed in September 2022 the annexation of four Ukrainian territories that it only partially controls – Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Lugansk -, following “referendums” not recognized by the International community. kyiv and its allies have already denounced the “illegal” polls.
These elections were organized to designate governors, regional deputies and municipal elected officials. The vote comes a few months before the presidential election scheduled for early 2024, which could consolidate Vladimir Putin in power until 2030.
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