MEPs linked to Russia oppose European Parliament resolution declaring Russia’s new State Duma illegitimate
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution refusing to recognize Russia’s State Duma as a legitimate representative and legislative body. The measure passed on Oct. 8 with 482 votes in favor, 41 against, and 39 abstentions. “The ‘fake’ ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine,” read a press release put out by the…
On October 8, the European Parliament voted 482 in favor, 41 against, and 39 abstaining to declare Russia’s State Duma as an illegitimate body. The resolution condemns the 2024 "elections" held in occupied Ukrainian regions and other disputed territories, noting the absence of free media, credible observers, and political freedoms.
MEPs also criticized the imprisonment, murder, or exile of regime critics. Opposing lawmakers included German, Slovak, and Czech politicians with ties to Russian intelligence or pro-Kremlin groups. Some, like Petr Bystron and Luboš Blaha, traveled to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, raising concerns about potential influence attempts.
The European Parliament subsequently lifted Bystron's immunity to investigate allegations of accepting money from a network linked to Russian financier Viktor Medvedchuk.
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