Putin's Party Leads Sham Votes in Occupied Ukraine Before 2023 Russian Election

Russia held local elections in 4 Ukrainian regions it annexed, with Putin's party leading initial vote counts according to Russia's election commission.
The elections are considered illegitimate by Ukraine and allies. They come before 2023 Russian presidential elections expected to extend Putin's rule.
Voting occurred in annexed regions with makeshift polling stations, as well as in Russia-annexed Crimea and parts of Russia near Ukraine.
In Moscow mayoral election, incumbent Kremlin-backed Sobyanin won a "convincing" victory for a 4th term according to officials.
Additional security precautions were taken for voting in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that have seen attacks. The only competitive governor's race is in remote Khakassia.

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Putin's Party Leads Sham Votes in Occupied Ukraine Before 2023 Russian Election

Russia held local elections in 4 Ukrainian regions it annexed, with Putin's party leading initial vote counts according to Russia's election commission.
The elections are considered illegitimate by Ukraine and allies. They come before 2023 Russian presidential elections expected to extend Putin's rule.
Voting occurred in annexed regions with makeshift polling stations, as well as in Russia-annexed Crimea and parts of Russia near Ukraine.
In Moscow mayoral election, incumbent Kremlin-backed Sobyanin won a "convincing" victory for a 4th term according to officials.
Additional security precautions were taken for voting in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that have seen attacks. The only competitive governor's race is in remote Khakassia.

themoscowtimes.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Ukraine Suffers Attacks as Russia Holds 'Sham Elections' in Occupied Areas

9/10/2023

Ukraine Aims to Retake Crimea, Russia's Strategic Stronghold in the Black Sea

9/10/2023

Putin Secures Strong Election Wins in Annexed Ukraine Regions Amid Criticism of Rigged Votes

9/11/2023

EU, UN Denounce Russia's Actions in Ukraine; Fighting Continues in the East

9/11/2023

Russia Claims Victory in Sham Elections in Occupied Ukraine, But Results Questioned as Ukraine Makes Military Gains

10/1/2023

GOP Sends Pro-Putin Message by Defunding Ukraine Aid Amid Legislative Drama

10/6/2023

Russia Seeks Return to UN Human Rights Council Despite Ongoing Ukraine Invasion