PACE unanimously declares Russia’s newly formed State Duma illegitimate
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously declared Russia’s new State Duma illegitimate at a Sept. 30 plenary session in Strasbourg, with all 59 members present backing the decision.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has unanimously declared Russia’s newly formed State Duma illegitimate, citing the failure of the September 18-20 elections to meet fundamental standards for free and fair elections. The resolution, adopted during a Sept. 30 plenary session, condemns the coercion of Ukrainian citizens into participating in Russian-organized "elections" and calls for immediate sanctions against members of Russia’s Central Election Commission involved in the preparations and holding of these "elections."
PACE also urges political and diplomatic isolation of Russian authorities, including barring their representatives from international forums, and recommends restricting tourist visas for Russian citizens while strengthening support for Ukraine through the use of frozen Russian assets.
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