Venemaa Riigiduuma 2026. aasta ebademokraatlike valimiste ja nende mõju kohta kodanikuühiskonnale
B-10-2026-0441
fraktsiooni S&D nimel · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Alessandra Moretti
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Parliament's resolution says Russia's State Duma elections of 18-20 September 2026 were held without political competition, with systematic violations, and were not observed by the OSCE. It condemns so-called elections held in occupied Ukrainian territories and says the EU will not recognise them.¶¶ It condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demands Russia stop attacks, withdraw forces, end forced deportations and release detained Ukrainians. It calls for EU support to Russian civil society, independent media and the democratic opposition.¶¶ It says any EU policy towards Russia must reject the war and reflect Russian aggression, hybrid attacks, disinformation and repression, and that normal cooperation requires Russia to accept responsibility and change its policy and governance.¶
Key points
- Expresses concern that Russia's first parliamentary elections since the war began lacked political competition, had systematic violations and manipulation of turnout and results, and denied voters a democratic choice.¶
- Denounces the elections being held in a climate of fear and repression under legislation restricting expression, assembly and civic engagement, in breach of national law and international commitments.¶
- Condemns so-called elections in occupied Ukrainian territories as illegal and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and says the EU will not recognise them or their outcome.¶
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands it cease attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, end military activities, withdraw forces, end forced deportations and release detained Ukrainians, especially children.¶
- Underlines that refusing independent international observation of the elections, contrary to Russia's OSCE commitments, shows an erosion of democracy and unwillingness to honour international commitments.¶
- Notes the lack of domestic electoral observation after pressure on and closure of organisations such as Golos, and calls for the release of Golos activists arbitrarily detained or sentenced.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Russian citizens who continue to speak the truth about the war and uphold human values despite repression.¶
- Calls for the EU to continue supporting Russia's civil society, independent media, and anti-war and reform-oriented forces among the democratic political opposition.¶
- Says EU policy towards Russia must reject the war, account for Russian aggression, hybrid attacks on EU member states, disinformation and repression, and ensure EU preparedness; normal cooperation requires Russia to accept responsibility and change its policy and governance.¶
Who is affected
- Russia's civil society, independent media and democratic opposition: the EU is asked to keep supporting them.¶
- Russian citizens facing repression: Parliament expresses solidarity with those speaking out against the war.¶
- Golos activists arbitrarily detained or sentenced: Parliament calls for their release.¶
- Ukrainian citizens in occupied territories forced to register and vote: Parliament condemns this and the violations by occupation authorities.¶
- EU member states and institutions: any EU policy towards Russia must be based on rejecting the war and on EU preparedness.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 18-20 September 2026: dates of the Russian State Duma elections.¶
- 21 September 2026: date of the High Representative's statement on the elections.¶
- 6 August 2026: date of the OSCE ODIHR statement on Russia not inviting observers.¶
- Third consecutive nationwide electoral process held without impartial international observation.¶