Russia Plans Over 300 Polling Stations Abroad for 2026 Elections
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- Russia plans to establish over 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries for the 2026 parliamentary elections, announced Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova.
- The commission will seek safety guarantees from "unfriendly countries" via the Foreign Ministry, adjusting station numbers based on bilateral relations and local conditions.
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Why It Matters
Russia plans to establish over 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries for the 2026 parliamentary elections. The Central Election Commission will seek safety guarantees from "unfriendly countries" via the Foreign Ministry.
MOSCOW, June 15. /TASS/. Russia intends to open more than 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries for voting in the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova.
"In 2026, it is planned to open more than 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries," Pamfilova said in a report at a joint meeting of the commission with the Federation Council Committee on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary activities.
Pamfilova said that the Central Election Commission will likely study the issue of voting abroad additionally. According to her, the commission will again ask the Foreign Ministry to request guarantees from unfriendly countries to ensure safety of Russian citizens. Depending on the relations with each country and the situation on its territory, the number of polling stations will be adjusted.
Open Questions
- Which specific countries are considered "unfriendly"?
- What specific safety guarantees will be requested?
- How will the number of polling stations be adjusted per country?
