Russia: EU Denounces Legislative Elections Held in Climate of "Systematic Repression"
Legislative voting began Friday, September 18 in Russia, drawing criticism from the European Union and a body of Russian opposition figures.
Russian legislative elections began this Friday, September 18, according to France 24. The ballot took place in a context strongly contested by several international actors and members of the Russian opposition.
According to France 24, the European Union denounced elections taking place in a climate described as one of "systematic and institutionalized repression."
Meanwhile, a body bringing together Russian opposition figures before the Council of Europe described the ballot as a "sham," according to the same information reported by France 24.
Éléna Volochine, journalist and former France 24 correspondent in Moscow, provided details on how these elections unfolded, though the source did not provide further specifics on the electoral process.
Sources
- Russie : l'UE dénonce des élections tenues dans un climat de "répression systématique" — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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