Russia holds State Duma elections in occupied Ukraine and excludes OSCE observers.
Russian Elections Begin Amid International Scrutiny The elections for the Russian State Duma kicked off on Friday, marking the first since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These elections extend into occupied regions of Ukraine, as Russia aims to cultivate an illusion of widespread support for its ongoing military actions and annexations in the east. […]
Senators Roger Wicker and Jeanne Shaheen express worries about Russian Duma members visiting the US Capitol
Senators Call for Accountability on Russian Lawmakers’ Visit Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-Mississippi) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to clarify the situation regarding sanctioned Russian lawmakers who visited the U.S. Capitol. This visit was organized last month by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), who led […]