“Vladimir Zelensky will have to publicly acknowledge that the polling stations of his state are located on Russian territory. There can be no other options, ”said the deputy.
Balbek also noted that there are certain protocol rules regarding not only paperwork, selection of premises for sites, but also safety requirements.
“So, if President Zelensky really wants to, then I think he has a great chance to spend election day for his citizens in Crimea. But for this, he will have to show his political will, which, most likely, neither his comrades-in-arms, nor his opponents will like - in particular, recognition of the Russian status of Crimea, ”he said.
Earlier Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference said that he would like to hold elections in October 2020 throughout the country, as well as "in the Crimea."
Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held there in March 2014, in which most residents spoke out for reunification with Russia.