# Fact check: Why is Russia claiming Western ‘interference’ in Duma elections?

https://mins.news/en/item/52944

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-10 11:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/fact-check-why-is-russia-claiming-western-interference-ahead-of-state-duma-vote/

> As Russia’s State Duma elections approach, officials and pro-government media have accused the EU and Ukraine of planning provocations, cyberattacks and covert election monitoring, without providing evidence. A disinformation researcher says the narrative is intended to discredit criticism from the exiled opposition, portray Russia as besieged by foreign powers and distract from Moscow’s own interference abroad.

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