In a bold move, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the conduct of Vladimir Putin’s so-called “re-election” and urging the international community not to consider them legitimate.

This stance is grounded in the fact that the elections were conducted not only on the occupied territories of Ukraine but were also neither free nor fair within Russia itself.

European lawmakers emphasised that the sole purpose of this charade of electoral process was to legitimise Putin’s continued hold on power, internal repression, and the ongoing war against Ukraine.

Euro-deputies urge EU countries to limit relations with Putin’s Russia solely to matters necessary for regional security or related to humanitarian goals and human rights protection.

This could include issues such as prisoner exchanges, the release of political prisoners, or the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.

It is worth noting that European Parliament resolutions express its position on a specific issue and do not have binding force.

The European Union, in its official statement, has criticised the Russian “presidential elections” for their numerous restrictions, lack of real opposition participation, and their conduct on the occupied territories of Ukraine.

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