Crime bosses from the occupied territories are trying to enter Russian politics – ATESH
Kyiv • UNN
Criminal elements from the occupied territories are attempting to join Russian political parties to gain access to resources. This process is being supported by loyal occupation officials.
Representatives of the criminal underworld from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are attempting to integrate into the Russian political system by participating in party processes. This was reported by the ATESH movement, citing data from "OTPOR" activists, according to UNN.
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According to their data, this involves submitting applications to join political parties, specifically "New People," with the aim of obtaining political status and access to resources.
Recommendations are provided by loyal administrations and affiliated officials, while pressure on party branches is exerted by regional curators,
According to their information, such cases have been recorded in several occupied regions, primarily in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. This concerns attempts to exploit the situation under occupation to secure positions within power structures.
Preparation for elections
Currently, the preparation stage for party primaries is underway, during which candidate lists are being formed ahead of the elections. Registration of participants is taking place via "Gosuslugi" from April 20 to May 29, with voting scheduled for late May.
Based on the primary results, lists of candidates will be formed for the elections scheduled for September 18-20, 2026, including in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.