"Ukraine Urges Resistance to Putin's 'Pseudo Elections' as Uncertainty Looms Over Russia's Future"
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Ukraine's government urges citizens in Russian-occupied territories to boycott what they call Moscow's "pseudo-elections," warning against participating in any way. In-person voting has been ongoing, with reports of intimidation tactics and explosions near polling stations. Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti has shown mobile election teams in occupied territories, with some videos appearing to show Russian soldiers accompanying election officials. Ukraine accuses Russia of fabricating turnout figures and insists that the majority of people living under Russian occupation are choosing not to participate in the poll.
- Ukraine appeals to citizens under Russian occupation to ignore Putin’s ‘pseudo elections’ CNN
- Little Suspense Over Russian Vote. What Comes Next Is Less Certain. The New York Times
- 5 Scenarios for Russia After Putin's Next Term POLITICO
- For Putin's election in occupied Ukraine, voting is forced at gunpoint The Washington Post
- What Another Six Years of Putin May Bring for Russia and the World The Wall Street Journal
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