Russian consulates in some unfriendly states may not have polling stations for presidential elections. This was reported by a source in diplomatic circles.
“The possibility of canceling voting at consular offices where voting stations are set up is being discussed, and the final decision will be made in January,” a source told the Vedomosti newspaper. The reasons for this decision, the report said, are related to the safety of voters and the reduction in the number of consular workers.
«[Ведомство] “We are currently studying the situation,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She added that a request had been sent to countries to ensure the safety of voters abroad. After an interdepartmental analysis, a decision will be made regarding the organization of voting abroad. Also, according to her, the format and practical aspects of organizing the voting will be announced.
The presidential elections in Russia will be held from March 15 to 17, 2024. This will be the first three-day presidential election in the Russian Federation. Total in the list of possible candidates are eleven people, and the first registered became head of the LDPR Leonid Slutsky. URA.RU prepared detailed material about all presidential candidates.
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2024-01-08 23:36:00
