Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-09-16 05:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Defence, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Elections, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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Mobile polling teams visited homes in rural areas on 14 September, carrying ballot boxes and portable voting booths. Footage showed residents casting their ballots outside their homes, while members of Russia’s Central Electoral Commission oversaw the process alongside Russian servicemen and police officers. Russia’s parliamentary election is due to take place nationwide from 18 to 20 September.
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