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Russia ‘Does Not Need’ Western Democracy, Elections Chief Says

www.themoscowtimes.com Russia ‘Does Not Need’ Western Democracy, Elections Chief Says - The Moscow Times

Russia’s elections chief said Friday that Russia has no use for Western-style democracy, just weeks before regional elections are set to take place across the country.

Russia ‘Does Not Need’ Western Democracy, Elections Chief Says - The Moscow Times

Ella Pamfilova’s remarks come ahead of next month’s regional elections across Russia, as well as the 2024 presidential election, in which President Vladimir Putin is expected to seek re-election for a fifth term in office. Sources close to the presidential administration told the independent Meduza news website last month that regional authorities have been tasked with ensuring no less than 80% of the votes for the Russian leader.

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