On September 20, 2026, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Russia's illegal pseudoelections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, specifically in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, as well as in Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol.
Poland's Official Statement
The statement from the ministry emphasizes that Poland firmly condemns the conduct of illegal elections by the Russian Federation in these territories. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed concern about the organization of voting in Transnistria, Tskhinvali/South Ossetia, and Abkhazia without the consent of the authorities of Moldova and Georgia.
Legal Consequences of Pseudoelections
The statement highlights that these pseudoelections have no legal consequences and cannot serve as a basis for legitimizing attempts to annex occupied territories. This underscores Poland's position on supporting Ukraine's sovereignty.
Context of Events in Russia
Meanwhile, in Russia, voting has concluded for the "elections" to the State Duma. According to pro-government exit polls, the ruling party "United Russia" is gaining about half of the votes. This indicates the continuation of the Kremlin's policy of controlling political processes within the country.