Sham elections in occupied territory: voting under Russian military watch

A woman drops a ballot into a box at sham elections in an occupied territory, with a Russian flag and soldiers nearby

An elderly woman places a ballot into a voting box against the backdrop of a Russian flag. In the background, soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible, underscoring the coercive nature of the vote. The image illustrates the illegitimate sham elections in occupied territories that Ukraine's FSB warns carry risks of terrorism and sabotage.

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