Decision France suggests a potential split in the camp of Western countries staunchly opposed to the grant Vladimir Putin any form of legitimization – emphasizes the Reuters agency.
Presidential elections in Russia took place in March this year, a few weeks after the death of oppositionist Alexei Navalny. Western governments have condemned Putin's re-election as unfair and undemocratic.
A Reuters source said that Paris previously condemned the context of repression in which the elections were held, as well as their organization in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia.
Russia. Inauguration of Putin's presidency
French-Russian relations have deteriorated in recent months because Paris increased its support for Ukrainy. Last week the president Emmanuel Macron did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine.
Germany announced that they would not send a representative to the inauguration of Putin's presidency. Baltic countries also categorically excluded participation in the event – emphasizes Reuters.
In turn, two European diplomats told the agency that they did not expect it United States sent a representative to the inauguration, although Washington did not publicly announce this.
– We believe that the isolation of Russia, and especially its criminal leader, must continue. Attending Putin's inauguration is for Lithuania unacceptable. Our priority remains support for Ukraine and its inhabitants fighting against Russian aggression, said the Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis.
Elections in Russia. The constitution was changed
The presidential elections in Russia took place in mid-March. According to the Russian State Election Commission, Vladimir Putin won with 87.28 percent. votes. This is an almost overwhelming advantage over the rival candidates, because none of them even exceeded 5%. support. Nikolai Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov and Leonid Slutsky they scored 4.31, 3.85 and 3.20 percent, respectively. votes.
Earlier, Moscow changed the constitution so that the dictator could continue to exercise power “legally”. The result of the “vote” in Russia was clear in advance – there is no doubt in the international community.
Interestingly, the dictator didn't win everywhere. Davankov took first place in some polling stations abroad, winning more votes than Putin.
W in WarsawPrague and The Hague Davankov received more than half of the votes – 51.01 percent, 59.89 percent, respectively. and 56.88 percent He also won in Vilnius with a result of 39.22%. (Vladimir Putin obtained 29.74 percent there) and in Haifa with 40.82 percent. (Putin obtained 33.93%). In Yerevan, Davankov obtained 49.85 percent, and Putin – 32.87 percent
Source: Reuters, Interia
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