Several Moldovans have petitioned the Moldovan embassy in Moscow to open more polling stations in Russia. They included statistics similar to those previously used by Maria Zakharova, comparing the number of polling stations and pre-registered voters in Italy with those in Russia in what appears to be a manipulative manner.
In their letter, the citizens requested the opening of 34 polling stations in Russia, addressing their demands to Ambassador Lilian Darii.
Meanwhile, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) raised concerns that illegal transportation of citizens to polling stations in Moscow might be organized, warning that this could undermine the elections’ legitimacy.
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“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautions Russian authorities and other entities not to jeopardize the electoral process through illegal actions that could create artificial overcrowding at our Moscow embassy’s polling stations. Moldovan authorities will ensure the smooth conduct of the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum in line with national and international electoral standards. We will sanction any attempts to disrupt the process or violate these provisions. We will not allow anyone to question the legitimacy of the elections,” the MFA said.
The decision to open polling stations in Russia for the October 20 referendum and elections has sparked controversy. Initially, the Central Election Commission (CEC) designated five locations for Moldovan citizens to vote: two polling stations at the embassy in Moscow and one in St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl, and Surgut. However, the MFA later announced that logistical issues would only allow for two polling stations at the Moscow embassy.