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Fact check: Why is Russia claiming Western 'interference' in Duma elections?

kyivindependent.com · 4dShare

As the Russian legislative elections near, the Moscow propaganda is accusing the West of plotting to disrupt the vote — the same charge Western governments have repeatedly leveled against the Kremlin. Russia's upcoming elections for the State Duma, the lower house of the parliament, between Sept. 18 and 20 are seen by democracy watchdogs as little more than a rubber stamp for the regime's grip on power. Yet in recent months, Russian officials and media have stepped up claims that Europe plans

First report: EU preparing special observers to 'secretly monitor' State Duma elections, Lavrov says — tass.com, 7d