Independent exit polls conducted at Russian diplomatic missions across various countries reveal a significant disparity between the voting preferences of expatriates and official results within Russia. Surveys by the Vote Abroad project and the Vesna movement indicate that the liberal New People party secured a substantial lead among voters abroad, while United Russia received minimal support. In several nations, including Germany and Armenia, the ruling party failed to reach the five percent threshold. Organizers emphasize that these findings challenge the narrative of widespread domestic support for the current administration. While these overseas votes do not impact the Duma's composition, they highlight a clear divide in political sentiment. Participants in these exit polls faced varying levels of scrutiny from embassy staff, with some officials labeling the independent volunteers as agitators. Despite these pressures, the surveys were carried out using anonymous questionnaires developed by professional sociologists to ensure impartial data collection.
Source : Euronews
