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Maxim Raider, ambassador-at-large and deputy chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission, tells Sputnik that the Baltic states are trying to pressure Russians to disrupt voting on State Duma election day.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, the parliamentary elections in Russia are a politically significant event, playing a crucial role in determining the future of the country's internal and external policies. The Baltic states, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, which were previously part of the Soviet Union, view these elections from a historical and complex perspective. In a broader context, Russia faces increasing challenges in international voting due to geopolitical disturbances and political tensions with Western countries.
