Ukraine Declares Russian Elections in Occupied Territories Illegal
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry officially stated on August 13, 2026, that the results of upcoming Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for September in occupied Ukrainian regions will be considered invalid. The ministry emphasized that the polls are illegal under international law. Russia currently maintains partial control over four annexed regions where it intends to hold these votes, a move previously denounced by Western nations as a violation of sovereignty.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Donetsk, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Straits Times