Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists on opening two polling stations in the Russian Federation, citing security reasons
For the October 20 referendum and presidential election, only two polling stations could be opened in the Russian Federation, and not five, as ordered by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). Both should be opened in Moscow, because consular protection and the security of the voters can be ensured there, declared the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi. The decision is based on the opinion of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), which assessed the situation in the Russian Federation, said the head of diplomacy from Chisinau.