EU rejects Russian Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territory
The European Union issued a formal statement declaring that the Russian State Duma elections held between September 18 and 20, 2026, are not applicable to Ukrainian territory. The EU High Representative condemned the attempt to legitimize Russian control over occupied regions, reaffirming the bloc's stance on the illegality of the Russian occupation and its continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: LOW
Source: Council of the European Union