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Articles with tag "Elections"

Russia Denies Interfering in Romanian Elections

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the campaign was accompanied by an “unprecedented outburst of anti-Russian hysteria.”

Kremlin Crafting ’Narrative of Victory’ in Ukraine – Kommersant

The Kremlin wants regional officials’ help in expanding the “calm majority,” the people who are happy to accept the Kremlin’s stated goals in Ukraine...
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Rare Protest In Russia’s Coldest Capital Seeks to Defend Mayoral Elections

While nearly all forms of protest in Russia have been suppressed since the invasion of Ukraine, local authorities allowed Sunday’s rally to take place...
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Georgia’s Poll Body Confirms Ruling Party’s Contested Vote Win

The Caucasus nation's pro-Western opposition has denounced the vote as "fraudulent," while the EU and the U.S. have called for a probe into alleged electoral...
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How Russia Attempted to Influence the U.S. Presidential Election

U.S. officials identified several ways Russia tried to interfere in the election, but observers cautioned against overstating their influence.
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Kremlin Calls Moldovan Presidential Election ‘Undemocratic’ and ‘Unfair’

Moscow accused Moldovan authorities of blocking thousands of citizens living in Russia and the breakaway region of Transnistria.
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Moscow Denies ‘Baseless’ Claim Russia Behind Fake US Election Video

The faked video appeared to show Haitian immigrants talking about voting multiple times for Kamala Harris.
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opinion Davit Zedelashvili

Russia Is Playing a Long Game. Georgia Cannot Fight It Alone

Moscow would never accept having a democracy on its doorstep – even a flawed one.
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Kremlin ‘Strongly Rejects’ Accusations of Election Interference in Georgia

“There are attempts to interfere, but not from Russia’s side,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, accusing European officials of meddling.
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Georgian Opposition Calls Election Results Protests as President Accuses Russia

"We are witnesses and victims of a Russian special operation, a modern form of hybrid war against the Georgian people," President Salome Zurabishvili said...
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Kremlin Slams ‘Western Interference’ Ahead of Georgian Parliamentary Elections

“They are not only trying to twist Tbilisi’s hand, they are literally trying to dictate terms,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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Belarus to Hold Next Presidential Election on Jan. 26

Widespread fraud was reported during the last presidential election in 2022, triggering weeks of mass protests and a crackdown on dissent.
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‘Wake-Up Call’: Moldova Narrowly Votes for EU Accession Amid Alleged Widespread Russian Interference

Following a dramatic day of voting, Moldovans appear divided over their country's future.
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Kremlin Says Moldova’s Election Results ‘Raise Questions,’ Denies Meddling Claims

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that Moldovan authorities were stifling opposition and working to prevent a free and fair election from taking place.
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'A Pivotal Moment': Moldovans to Decide on European Future in Presidential Election, EU Referendum

The diaspora vote is set to play a crucial role in determining Moldova's path toward European integration or shifting to a more Russia-aligned future.
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Moldova Says Russia Planning to Illegally Bus In Voters to Moscow Polling Stations

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry said it was alarmed by reports of Russia allegedly preparing to “artificially create the impression of overcrowding” this...
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Kremlin Denies Meddling in Moldova’s Upcoming Election

Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose the country’s next president, as well as to vote on whether they want to join the EU.
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Moldova Uncovers ’Unprecedented’ Pro-Russia Vote Rigging

The scheme is said to include more than 100,000 people with the right to vote in Moldova.
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Russia Tries Independent Election Monitor Co-Chair

Grigory Melkonyants is the co-chair of Golos, which monitors electoral campaigns and regularly denounces vote rigging.
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Russian Spy Agency Accuses U.S. of Plotting Election Unrest in Georgia

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged that Washington seeks to help the country's pro-Western opposition seize power "by force."
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