Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections
Ukraine has condemned Russia for including illegally annexed Ukrainian territories in its ongoing parliamentary elections. Kyiv and international observers have labeled the move a violation of international law and an attempt to cement Russian control over occupied regions.
Why it matters
The inclusion of these regions in Russian elections further complicates international diplomatic efforts and highlights the ongoing territorial conflict.
People cast their ballots at a polling station in Mariupol. Ukraine has urged foreign governments not to recognise the result of Russia’s State Duma election as it includes votes in the illegally annexed Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. People cast their ballots at a polling station in Mariupol. Ukraine has urged foreign governments not to recognise the result of Russia’s State Duma election as it includes votes in the illegally annexed Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Ukraine Explainer Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections Ukrainian officials call the move illegal while European Commission condemns ‘another blatant violation of international law’ in parliamentary poll. What we know on day 1,670
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