Russia asks embassies to ban protests on State Duma election days
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Russia sent notes to all foreign diplomatic missions asking them to ban demonstrations outside embassies during the State Duma elections. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission Maksim Rayder said Moscow requested measures to protect polling stations, including prohibiting protests on voting days. The elections will take place over three days from September 18 to 20.
Key Facts
- Russia sent notes to all foreign diplomatic missions requesting a ban on demonstrations outside embassies during the State Duma elections.
- The request was announced by Maksim Rayder, deputy chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission.
- The notes asked for measures to protect polling stations, including prohibiting protests on voting days.
- The elections for the 9th State Duma will be held over three days, from September 18 to 20.
Diplomatic Notes Sent
Russia sent notes to all foreign diplomatic missions asking them to ban demonstrations outside embassies during the State Duma elections. The request was announced by Maksim Rayder, deputy chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission. In the notes, Moscow asked for measures to protect polling stations, including prohibiting protests on voting days. Rayder added that Russia hopes foreign states will fulfill their international obligations in good faith, but will not sit idly by itself.
Election Schedule
The elections for the 9th State Duma will be held over three days, from September 18 to 20. The specific threats that the events pose to voting security were not clarified.
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Russia asks embassies to ban protests on State Duma election days
