“Once again, we are witnessing an empty concussion from the Ukrainian state and its next institutions, which in this respect mimic just violent activity,” said Ganzhara.
The deputy recalled that the Crimeans choose the republican authorities, the Crimean parliament, local authorities, and, as Ganzhara emphasized, today the process of forming the second convocation of such bodies is taking place.
“We, of course, understand that all bodies that have worked for five years and which will be elected will have absolutely legitimate powers from the point of view of Russian law,” he explained.
Ganzhara added that they did not expect another reaction from the Ukrainian authorities in Crimea.
“What Ukraine thinks about this, it does not concern us,” the deputy concluded.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed a strong protest over the local elections in Crimea.
The Foreign Ministry also called on international partners to give a “principled assessment” of Moscow’s actions and “increase pressure” on it.
September 8 is a single voting day in Russia.
Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held in March 2014, in which most residents spoke out for reunification with Russia.