Ukraine appeals to citizens under Russian occupation to ignore Putin's 'pseudo elections' | CNN
Ukraine urges citizens in Russian-occupied territories to boycott Moscow's pseudo-elections.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Ukraine’s government is urging citizens in Russian-occupied territories to boycott what they refer to as Moscow’s pseudo-elections, widely expected to result in Vladimir Putin’s re-election. The government advises avoiding involvement in any election-related activities. In-person voting has begun, with Sunday expected to see a significant number of polling stations open. Russian mobilization of election teams in occupied areas has raised concerns, with reports of intimidation tactics to influence votes. Explosions near polling stations in the occupied territories have also been reported, with both Ukrainian and Russian officials exchanging accusations. Russia claims high turnout figures in the occupied regions, while Ukraine dismisses these as fabricated, asserting that many residents are abstaining from the election.