Russia Holds Early State Duma Voting in Occupied Ukraine as Armed Troops Accompany Mobile Polling Teams
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Russia starts the parliamentary election – for the first time also in occupied Ukrainian territories. At the same time, Kiev achieves military successes in eastern Ukraine, but the situation remains "heikel" – WORLD reporter Christoph Wanner reports from Kiev.
Vladimir Putin's United Russia appears to be the clear favorite, while critics speak of an election without real competition.
The regions annexed in 2022 represent a showcase of the "Russian world". Residents who refuse to vote are considered suspects and liable to be punished.
Russia takes elections to busy homes and villages with mobile ballot boxes, early voting and little oversight
As in the interior of Russia, the elections are also not held with guarantees in the illegally annexed Ukrainian territories. More information: Russian soldiers deceive the Kremlin by simulating victories in Ukraine with videos created by the AI to prevent reprimands
Russia Holds Early State Duma Voting in Occupied Ukraine as Armed Troops Accompany Mobile Polling Teams
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) urged residents of occupied areas not to partake in rigged elections as the action may carry criminal liability of up to 10 years in prison.
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