The Russian Ambassador called the elections in Russia an irritant for the Kyiv regime
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Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said that the elections in Russia became an irritant for the Kyiv regime, which attacked 74 election commissions on voting days, trying to cast doubt on their legitimacy.
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Why It Matters
Elections to the State Duma of the ninth convocation were held from September 18 to 20, 2026 and were combined with other regional elections.
Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said that the elections in Russia have become an irritant for the Kyiv regime.
On the days of voting in the State Duma elections, armed formations of the Kyiv regime attacked the buildings of 74 election commissions.
MOSCOW, September 24 – RIA Novosti. The elections in Russia became an irritant for the Kyiv regime, which in its own country deprived citizens of free expression of will, Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik told RIA Novosti.
“For Ukraine, the very fact of holding elections is a trigger and an irritant. The Ukrainian dictator declares that it is impossible to hold elections, and then another country, in similar conditions, conducts elections efficiently, transparently, in compliance with all international standards,” Miroshnik said.
The diplomat emphasized that these elections became painful both for Ukraine and for the West.
“They made every effort to call into question the election results by any means. They were ready to resort to shelling, explosions, deprivation of power supply and communications,” he noted.
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation and other elections combined with them were held from September 18 to 20.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increasing number of international checks and statements on the legitimacy of elections in Russia
Likely · Within weeks
Increased rhetoric from Russian officials against the Kyiv regime
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Which election commission facilities were hit?
- Were there casualties or injuries as a result of the attacks?
- What specific equipment or weapons were used in the attacks?
