MP Chornyi says Russia is preparing to interfere in the elections

MP Dmytro Chornyi says Russia is trying to influence the elections in Ukraine

MP Dmytro Chornyi said that Russia has already begun preparations to interfere in the electoral process in Ukraine by buying up political parties, individual politicians and bloggers.

Statement of the deputy

According to Chornyi, such actions are part of the Kremlin's strategy to destabilise Ukraine from within. He linked this to recent statements by the Russian president demanding that elections also be held in the temporarily occupied territories.

«With his statements, Putin is actually announcing a casting call for “his” candidate. Russia will try to destroy Ukraine from within - and is already preparing for this,» the MP stressed.

Context.

The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly stated that holding elections during martial law is impossible, In particular, due to security risks and the occupation of some territories. At the same time, Ukraine's intelligence services warn of an increase in information and political operations of the russian federation, aimed at undermining state institutions and trust in the government.

Analysts note that interference in electoral processes through the financing of political projects and information platforms is one of the key tools of Russia's hybrid warfare.