Russian Parliamentary Elections Held Amid Opposition Barring
· World · France 24, PBS
Russia is conducting its first parliamentary elections since the invasion of Ukraine. The electoral field consists only of parties loyal to President Vladimir Putin, as opposition candidates have been barred from participating. Critics describe the process as a veneer of democracy due to the lack of genuine political competition. The government has maintained strict control over the political landscape throughout the campaign period.
Why it matters
The exclusion of opposition voices reinforces the consolidation of political power in Russia during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Read the original report — France 24
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