GORKI, February 2. /TASS/. Russia’s stance on recognizing Ukrainian election results, should they be held, hinges on the manner in which they are conducted, stated Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with TASS, Reuters, and the Wargonzo project.
"When it comes to recognition, it depends on how the elections are carried out. They may proceed differently," Medvedev responded to TASS’s inquiry about whether Russia would acknowledge the results of Ukrainian elections if they took place. "Let me remind you that, in fact, we recognized the legitimacy of the election outcomes that brought both [former Ukrainian President Pyotr] Poroshenko and the current clown [Vladimir Zelensky - TASS] to power, despite the fact that they prevented Donbass from voting. Nevertheless, based on a combination of factors, those results were recognized," he emphasized, noting that at that time, there was no armed conflict between the countries. "That’s why we need to carefully assess the situation."
Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential term officially expired on May 20, 2024. However, Kiev has not conducted regular elections, citing the ongoing martial law as a barrier to holding them.
