EU Condemns Pseudo-Elections To Russian State Duma In Ukraine’s Temporarily Occupied Territories — Statement
The EU has condemned the holding of so-called elections to Russia's State Duma in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories, calling it yet another gross violation of international law, including the UN Charter. This is stated in a declaration on the Council of the European Union's website, UATV English reports. The "elections" to the State Duma held in Russia on September 18-20 demonstrated the…
The European Union has strongly condemned the holding of what it calls "pseudoelections" to Russia's State Duma in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories, declaring it yet another severe violation of international law and the UN Charter. A statement on the Council of the European Union's website reports this. The EU asserts that these elections, held in Russia from September 18-20, showcase the ongoing erosion of democracy within Russia, all while Russia remains embroiled in an aggressive war against Ukraine and occupies Ukrainian territories unlawfully.
The European Union criticizes Russia's refusal to invite OSCE observers to these elections, further highlighting Russia's disregard for commitments made by OSCE participating states and its denial of independent assessment for the elections. The EU unequivocally condemns Russia's illegal organization of elections in Ukraine's occupied territories, specifically in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol, and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
These elections are characterized as a gross violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and an affront to Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
The EU urges Russia to respect Ukraine's internationally recognized borders and sovereignty, reiterating its stance that it neither recognizes nor will it recognize the validity of these elections in Ukraine's occupied territories or their outcomes. The EU asserts that those involved in organizing these sham elections, nominating candidates in occupied Ukrainian territories, or undermining free and fair elections in Russia, will face sanctions.
The European Union also reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, calling for an end to Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and an immediate, full, and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces and equipment from all Ukrainian territory.
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