EU condemns Russia's 18-20 September State Duma elections and rejects vote in occupied Ukraine
The State Duma elections held by Russia on 18, 20 September underscored the continued and deepening erosion of democracy in Russia, taking place in an increasingly authoritarian political environment. The absence of any level playing field was further exacerbated by Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and ongoing illegal occupation of Ukrainian territories. Russian authorities have continued to increase the systematic and institutionalised internal and transnational repression to exclude any democratic opposition forces from contesting the status quo. The decision to exclude candidates from the Yabloko party from running on the federal list further limited the choice for Russian... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:31 LONDON
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