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​Central Asian Migrants Forced Into Voting in the Temporarily Occupied Territories

Illustrative photo / Photo credit: National Resistance Center of Ukraine
Illustrative photo / Photo credit: National Resistance Center of Ukraine

russian forces exploit migrants to fabricate electoral support

In regions under temporary russian control, Central Asian migrants are being directed towards designated polling stations, National Resistance Center of Ukraine reports.

Commencing March 15, a ludicrous election unfolds in these territories, disregarding the wishes of the indigenous population. To inflate voter turnout, the russian forces permit voting without requiring passports and intend to orchestrate migrant participation through construction companies.

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Illustrative photo Defense Express Central Asian Migrants Forced Into Voting in the Temporarily Occupied Territories
Illustrative photo / Photo credit: National Resistance Center of Ukraine

Since late 2022, migrants have been systematically relocated to these temporarily occupied territories, with their population surpassing 100,000. Foreign individuals are enticed with an additional day off in exchange for visiting the polling stations.

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