Politics‘A complete sham’: European Parliament condemns Russia’s September elections and refuses to recognize new State Duma as legitimate
The European Parliament rejected the results of Russia’s State Duma elections, calling the vote a “sham” held amid fear and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The resolution passed 482-41, with 39 abstentions. MEPs refused to recognize the new Duma as legitimate and urged EU countries to end official contacts with Russian lawmakers.
MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-08 17:29Original
‘A complete sham’: European Parliament condemns Russia’s September elections and refuses to recognize new State Duma as legitimate