The Russian Consul General in Geneva warned of possible provocations on voting day in the State Duma elections
Quick Look
- Consul General of the Russian Federation in Geneva Igor Popov said that on the day of voting in the State Duma elections, provocations from pro-Ukrainian activists and negatively-minded compatriots cannot be ruled out.
- The consulate is monitoring the information and previously requested increased security measures in the canton, including a ban on demonstrations near diplomatic missions on September 20.
- The elections will take place from September 18 to 20.
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Why It Matters
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will take place in September with voting over three days - from September 18 to 20. The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Geneva previously asked the cantonal authorities to strengthen security measures during the elections.
Consul General of the Russian Federation in Geneva Igor Popov said that provocations cannot be ruled out on voting day in the State Duma elections.
Provocations may come from pro-Ukrainian activists and compatriots who are negatively disposed towards the Russian authorities.
GENEVA, September 13 – RIA Novosti. Provocations on the day of voting in the State Duma elections from both pro-Ukrainian activists and negatively-minded compatriots cannot be ruled out, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Geneva Igor Popov told RIA Novosti.
“We do not rule out provocations during the voting both from pro-Ukrainian activists and from compatriots who are negatively disposed towards the Russian authorities,” he said.
According to him, a number of protest actions are possible, and the consulate is monitoring relevant information.
Earlier, the consul told the agency that the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN in Geneva and the Consulate General of the Russian Federation requested the cantonal authorities to strengthen security measures during the State Duma elections. This also includes a ban on demonstrations near diplomatic missions on September 20.
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will take place in September. Voting will take place over three days - from September 18 to 20.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Swiss authorities will strengthen security measures around Russian diplomatic missions in Geneva during the State Duma elections
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific security measures will be strengthened in Geneva?
- Is there reliable information about planned provocations?
- How did the Swiss authorities react to the consulate's request?
