EU says it will not recognize Russian elections held in occupied Ukrainian territory
The bloc reiterated that voting for Russia's State Duma does not apply on Ukrainian soil, according to Ukrinform.

The European Union has reiterated that elections to Russia's State Duma cannot be considered valid on Ukrainian territory, according to Ukrinform.
The statement reaffirms the EU's position on Russian-organized voting in occupied areas of Ukraine, the outlet reported.
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- EU not to recognize Russian elections in occupied Ukrainian territories — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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