Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections

The Guardian UK Sunday 20 September 2026, 03:11 UTC By Guardian staff and agencies 1 min read

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Ukrainian officials call the move illegal while European Commission condemns ‘another blatant violation of international law’ in parliamentary poll. What we know on day 1,670 Continue reading...

Ukrainian officials call the move illegal while European Commission condemns ‘another blatant violation of international law’ in parliamentary poll. What we know on day 1,670

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