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"The latest elections to the State Duma must arouse our concern. The Union’s diplomacy has the task of steering relations with Russia in such a way as to enhance the process of democratisation in that country. Mass protests by citizens against the election results show that there is a complete lack of conviction among the Russian people about the legitimacy of the current government. I therefore agree with calls for the clarification of cases of vote rigging and other electoral offences, the punishment of those responsible and the holding of fresh elections. Of particular concern are onerous election registration procedures leading to the exclusion of several opposition groups, thus denying political pluralism. The registration of candidates in next year’s presidential elections is currently in progress. I support any diplomatic pressure which forces this process to take place according to the standards required of a democracy. In adopting this resolution, I also urge the Russian authorities to respect the ceasefire agreement with, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of, Georgia."@en1
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