Russia to Hold September Local Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia is reported to hold elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine in line with the nationwide local elections scheduled for September 10.

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According to major foreign media on the 15th (local time), the Russian Election Commission announced via Telegram that "the elections will be held on the single voting day of September 10 in the new territories of the Russian Federation."

Ella Pamfilova, Chairwoman of the Election Commission, also told TASS in an interview that the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Federal Security Service (FSB) believe the September elections will be feasible.

Russia plans to hold local elections on September 10 to elect governors and heads of republican governments in various oblasts and autonomous republics.

Last year, from September 23 to 27, Russia declared the annexation of four occupied regions, including Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, following a referendum.

However, Ukraine and the West have labeled the territorial annexation referendums as "fake votes" and do not recognize them.

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