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Russia to open 319 polling stations in 152 countries for State Duma elections

Russia to open 319 polling stations in 152 countries for State Duma elections; voting abroad on Sept 20, 2026.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website on 2026-09-04 that 319 polling stations in 152 countries will be open for voting in the State Duma elections. [1] Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said in an interview with RT that the United States will not allow NATO to support Turkey in the event of further escalation of Ankara's conflict with Israel. [2] Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky behaves like an 'asocial element' by threatening aviation over Russia. [3] Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky previously threatened to close the airspace over Russia and urged international airlines to stop flights due to threats of drone attacks. [4] The Russian Foreign Ministry said that, unlike in the territory of the Russian Federation, in most foreign countries voting will be organized only on September 20, 2026. [5] Turkey's Ministry of Justice has petitioned its Interior and Foreign Ministries to declare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu internationally wanted through an Interpol red notice. [6]
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  1. The Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website on 2026-09-04 that 319 polling stations in 152 countries will be open for voting in the State Duma elections. · TASS
  2. Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said in an interview with RT that the United States will not allow NATO to support Turkey in the event of further escalation of Ankara's conflict with Israel. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky behaves like an 'asocial element' by threatening aviation over Russia. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky previously threatened to close the airspace over Russia and urged international airlines to stop flights due to threats of drone attacks. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that, unlike in the territory of the Russian Federation, in most foreign countries voting will be organized only on September 20, 2026. · TASS
  6. Turkey's Ministry of Justice has petitioned its Interior and Foreign Ministries to declare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu internationally wanted through an Interpol red notice. · Lenta.ruRussia
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