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Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

2023-09-08 18:20
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

People living in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine are being asked to vote in what the authorities are describing as local elections.

Ukraine's foreign minister called the polls a "sham", saying the votes will not have any legal standing.

Candidates are all either Russian or pro-Russian,...