# ‘A complete sham’: European Parliament condemns Russia’s September elections and refuses to recognize new State Duma as legitimate

https://mins.news/en/item/91866

- Meduza, 2026-10-08 17:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/08/a-complete-sham-european-parliament-condemns-russia-s-september-elections-and-refuses-to-recognize-its-new-lower-house-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.

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