PoliticsEU says it does not meddle in elections as Russia accuses bloc of interference

European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said the EU does not interfere in elections, unlike Russia. Moscow has accused the bloc of planning destabilization, polling-station provocations and cyberattacks on Russian election infrastructure ahead of parliamentary elections. The Commission denied the claims and criticized Russia’s repressive political system.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:16Original