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Russia To Hold Presidential Election In Ukraine | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 11, 2023

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Russia To Hold Presidential Election In Ukraine | READ DETAILS
Russia's Central Election Commission has approved the forthcoming presidential election to be held in partially occupied Ukrainian regions, according to a report by Interfax on Monday.

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Interfax, a Russian news agency, reports that Russia's Armed Forces and the Federal Security Service have expressed their belief that it is feasible for the voting process to proceed in regions where conflict persists. This statement comes as Russia's war against Ukraine approaches its two-year mark.

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According to Russian law, the CEC may hold elections in areas that are subject to martial law, but only after first conferring with the Defence Ministry and FSB, Moscow Times reports.

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The Kremlin has announced the annexation of several regions in Ukraine. The areas affected include Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.

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"Not only is the electoral system of the four [occupied regions]... in working order, but it's highly professional,ÔÇØ said deputy CEC chairman Nikolai Bulayev.

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The presidential election is scheduled for March 15-17, 2024.

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