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The Russian Federation's decision to open 22 electoral stations in the Transnistrian region for the 2016 State Duma elections was met with criticism from the Republic of Moldova.
2016 · 3 pages

Abstract
The Moldovan government had officially requested that Russia refrain from opening electoral stations in the region. Despite this, Russia proceeded to open 25 electoral stations in Moldova, with 22 of them located in the Transnistrian region. The Russian Federation's actions have raised concerns about the country's control over the Transnistrian region. According to international agreements, Russia should not have opened more than one electoral station in the region, which was part of the peacekeeping mission contingent in Tiraspol. The opening of multiple electoral stations in the region has been seen as a violation of Moldova's sovereignty. The electoral campaign in Moldova has been marred by irregularities, with some candidates engaging in pre-campaign activities before the official start of the campaign. The ruling Democratic Party of Moldova (DPM) has been accused of using the campaign to promote its own interests, with some candidates using the campaign to promote their own personal agendas. One of the candidates, Marian Lupu, has been accused of using the campaign to promote his own interests, including a documentary film and a visit to the United Nations in New York. Lupu's visit to the UN was seen as an attempt to promote his own image and to secure international support for Moldova. Another candidate, Mikhail Gimpu, has been accused of using the campaign to promote his own interests, including a documentary film and a visit to Romania. Gimpu's visit to Romania was seen as an attempt to promote his own image and to secure international support for Moldova. The electoral campaign in Moldova has been marked by a lack of transparency and accountability, with some candidates engaging in irregular activities and others using the campaign to promote their own personal agendas. The Moldovan government has been criticized for its handling of the electoral campaign, with some accusing it of failing to ensure a level playing field for all candidates. The Russian Federation's actions in the Transnistrian region have raised concerns about the country's control over the region and its impact on the electoral process in Moldova. The Moldovan government has been criticized for its handling of the electoral campaign, with some accusing it of failing to ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
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