Representatives from 55 countries have been confirmed to participate in international observation of Russia’s Duma elections. Maria Zakharova, a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced that invitations had been sent to more than 100 countries and 12 international organizations to observe the elections.
Zakharova said at a press conference that representatives from 55 countries would participate in election observation.
Observers will come from various regions and organizations
Representatives of Russia’s traditional partners in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS and ASEAN will be among the guests observing the elections. Representatives from countries in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America will also be among the observers.
The Russian Foreign Ministry will provide comprehensive support to ensure that foreign guests can stay in the country comfortably and effectively. Zakharova said the support would be provided through the ministry’s central administration and embassies, in coordination with the Federation Council of Russia, the State Duma and the Central Election Commission of Russia.