British intelligence: russians have started early "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, russians began to vote early in the presidential elections, with local authorities forcing the population to participate in the vote. The occupation authorities probably want to create the impression of a democratic choice despite the war.
russians have started voting early in the russian presidential election in the occupied territories of Ukraine. This is stated in an intelligence report released by the British Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
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It is noted that the presidential elections in russia are scheduled for March 15-17, but voting began early in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Local officials are doing their best to involve the population in the so-called expression of will.
In particular, 2,600 officials arrived in occupied Luhansk to call on people to come to the polls. In addition, the heads of educational institutions and other state institutions were ordered to ensure the attendance of their subordinates at the "elections.
British intelligence points to high risks of falsification of the results. In particular, there are no observers at the "elections" and in some places there are no voter lists. The analysts also stated that "confidence in the elections is undermined" by the lack of proper representation, poor security and coercive measures.
It is noted that because of the war, about a third of the pre-war population remained in the occupied parts of Ukraine.
It is likely that the occupation authorities will claim a high turnout and overwhelming support for Putin, regardless of what happens. This is how the russians want to create the impression of a democratic choice
Recall
According to the Center for National Resistance, the Kremlin hopes for a 30% turnout in the occupied Ukrainian territories in the fake presidential elections, but for the general public, russians will "draw" more than 70%.
