Russia on Sunday wrapped up widely denounced regional and municipal elections, including in regions annexed from Ukraine, delivering strong support for President Vladimir Putin amidst criticism of vote rigging and Kyiv's push to reclaim its land.
A man leaves a voting booth during mayoral election at a polling station in Moscow, Russia September 9, 2018.A man leaves a voting booth during mayoral election at a polling station in Moscow, Russia September 9, 2018.
The Council of Europe, Europe’s leading rights group, called the week-long vote a flagrant violation of international law, and Kyiv and its allies say it was an illegal attempt to tighten Moscow’s grip over regions in Ukraine’s south and east. But in the regions voting, electoral competition was limited, as strong candidates, including some from Russia’s main opposition Communist Party, were blocked from running by authorities.
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