Estonian foreign minister calls Russian Duma elections a 'political spectacle'
Margus Tsahkna said the elections were aimed at reinforcing Vladimir Putin's hold on power, according to Ukrinform.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described elections to Russia's State Duma as a "political spectacle," according to Ukrinform.
Tsahkna said the vote was aimed at consolidating President Vladimir Putin's grip on power, the report said.
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- Estonia’s FM calls elections to Russia’s State Duma “political spectacle” — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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