Ukraine - France strongly condemns the sham elections held by Russia in Ukrainian territory (13 September 2024)

With the recent re-election of a governor in the illegally occupied territory of Crimea, France strongly condemns the elections held by Russia in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in Ukrainian territory. These so-called elections are completely illegitimate and were held in territories that Russia has been illegally occupying for ten years.

France denounces these fake elections and will not recognize the “results.” Moreover, France calls on Russia to immediately cease its war of aggression, give up its imperialist undertaking, and withdraw its troops from the entire Ukrainian territory within its internationally recognized borders.