Switzerland condemned Russia's holding of elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine
Switzerland condemned Russia’s organization of voting during the Russian elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Bern announced that, as it did in 2023, it condemns Russia’s organization of “elections” in the territories it occupies in southern and eastern Ukraine.
“Russia continues to grossly violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We do not recognize the incorporation of Ukrainian territories into the Russian Federation, and therefore do not recognize these ‘elections,
’” the statement emphasized.
As in 2023, we condemn Russia’s decision to hold “elections” in the temporarily occupied territories of #Ukraine. Russia continues to gravely violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We do not recognize the incorporation of these territories into the Russian Federation, and therefore do not recognize these “elections.”
— Swiss FDFA Eurasia Division (@SwissMFAEurasia) September 18, 2026
The statement was published on the page of the Swiss Foreign Ministry’s department responsible for Eurasia.
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