EU does not meddle in elections 'contrary to Russia,' European Commission says as Moscow accuses bloc of interference
"Contrary to Russia, the European Union does not interfere in elections," European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told the Kyiv Independent.
The European Commission has firmly denied Russian allegations that the bloc is meddling in electoral affairs, following Moscow's accusations. Spokesperson Anitta Hipper clarified that the EU does not interfere in elections, contrasting this stance with Russia's behavior, which she described as marked by repressive laws and persecution of political opposition leaders and civil society representatives.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service had previously claimed that the EU was preparing a strategy to destabilize Russia ahead of its parliamentary elections in September. Moscow further accused the EU of plotting provocations at polling stations and discussing cyberattacks on Russian election infrastructure with Ukrainian officials.
These claims by Russia have been categorically rejected by the European Commission, which emphasized its commitment to free and fair elections, stating that such processes should remain under the control of citizens.
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