September 29, 2022
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Eurasia, usually posted on Thursdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine after Russian shelling. Zaporizhzhia Oblast was one of the areas where Russia held sham referendums on annexation. Photo credit: Wikimedia/dsns.gov.ua (CC BY 4.0)
Upcoming Eurasia Elections
Kazakhstan Snap Presidential Election: November 20, 2022 and Snap Parliamentary Elections: Early 2023
Georgi Gotev, Euractiv (September 29, 2022): By welcoming draft-dodgers Kazakhstan increases distance from Russia
RFE/RL (September 27, 2022): Kazakhstan Plans Talks With Moscow Regarding Influx Of Russians Amid Military Call-Up
Trevor Filseth, National Interest (September 22, 2022): Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Takes a Gamble on Snap Elections
Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)
Brian Klaas, The Atlantic (September 29, 2022): Putin Didn’t Think He Would Fool Anyone: The sham referendum in Ukraine was for domestic consumption.
AFP (September 27, 2022): Kremlin Proxies Claiming Victory in ‘Sham’ Annexation Votes
David L. Stern and Robyn Dixon, Washington Post (September 24, 2022): With Kalashnikov rifles, Russia drives the staged vote in Ukraine
Past Eurasia Elections
Armenia Partial Local Elections: September 25, 2022
Taras Kuzio, Geopolitical Monitor (September 30, 2022): Time for Armenia to Abandon the Sinking Russian Ship
Ani Avetisyan, OC Media (September 27, 2022): Armenia’s ruling party takes hit in local votes
News.Am (September 25, 2022): Local elections kick off in 18 Armenia communities
Robert M. Cutler, Foreign Policy (September 22, 2022): Putin Is Turning Armenia Into a Russian Outpost: Moscow is losing regional influence—but it’s shoring up its position in Yerevan.
Russia Regional Elections (some regions): September 11, 2022
Emil Avdaliani, CEPA (September 27, 2022): Russians Dash for the Exits
Regional Analysis
Vitaly Portnikov, Visegrad Insights (September 27, 2022): Central Asia’s Reliance on Russia Has Made It Vulnerable to Conflict
Eurasia Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023
Kazakhstan Snap Presidential Election: November 20, 2022
Kazakhstan Snap Parliamentary Elections: Early 2023
Turkmenistan Parliamentary and Local Elections: March 2023 (due)
Moldova Local Elections: October 2023 (due)
Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)
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September 29, 2022
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Eurasia, usually posted on Thursdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Upcoming Eurasia Elections
Kazakhstan Snap Presidential Election: November 20, 2022 and Snap Parliamentary Elections: Early 2023
Georgi Gotev, Euractiv (September 29, 2022): By welcoming draft-dodgers Kazakhstan increases distance from Russia
RFE/RL (September 27, 2022): Kazakhstan Plans Talks With Moscow Regarding Influx Of Russians Amid Military Call-Up
Trevor Filseth, National Interest (September 22, 2022): Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Takes a Gamble on Snap Elections
Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)
Brian Klaas, The Atlantic (September 29, 2022): Putin Didn’t Think He Would Fool Anyone: The sham referendum in Ukraine was for domestic consumption.
AFP (September 27, 2022): Kremlin Proxies Claiming Victory in ‘Sham’ Annexation Votes
David L. Stern and Robyn Dixon, Washington Post (September 24, 2022): With Kalashnikov rifles, Russia drives the staged vote in Ukraine
Past Eurasia Elections
Armenia Partial Local Elections: September 25, 2022
Taras Kuzio, Geopolitical Monitor (September 30, 2022): Time for Armenia to Abandon the Sinking Russian Ship
Ani Avetisyan, OC Media (September 27, 2022): Armenia’s ruling party takes hit in local votes
News.Am (September 25, 2022): Local elections kick off in 18 Armenia communities
Robert M. Cutler, Foreign Policy (September 22, 2022): Putin Is Turning Armenia Into a Russian Outpost: Moscow is losing regional influence—but it’s shoring up its position in Yerevan.
Russia Regional Elections (some regions): September 11, 2022
Emil Avdaliani, CEPA (September 27, 2022): Russians Dash for the Exits
Regional Analysis
Vitaly Portnikov, Visegrad Insights (September 27, 2022): Central Asia’s Reliance on Russia Has Made It Vulnerable to Conflict
Eurasia Elections Coming Up in 2022 and 2023
Kazakhstan Snap Presidential Election: November 20, 2022
Kazakhstan Snap Parliamentary Elections: Early 2023
Turkmenistan Parliamentary and Local Elections: March 2023 (due)
Moldova Local Elections: October 2023 (due)
Ukraine Parliamentary Elections: By October 29, 2023 (due)
21votes does not necessarily agree with all of the opinions expressed in the linked articles; rather, our goal is to curate a wide range of voices. Furthermore, none of the individuals or organizations referenced have reviewed 21votes’ content. That is to say, their inclusion should not be taken to imply that they endorse us in any way. More on our approach here.
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