Russia’s so-called Duma elections took place against the backdrop of the Kremlin’s ongoing war against Ukraine and increasing repression within Russia. The process was neither free nor fair. Over the summer, the Yabloko party – which campaigned on an anti-war platform – was prevented from participating in the election. No election observers from the OSCE were invited, which is contrary to Russia’s commitments as an OSCE participating state. These sham elections were also organised in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory. This constituted yet another flagrant violation of international law. Sweden stands by Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Sweden supports EU sanctions against those who organise and run in elections in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory.