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Russia Blocks Crimean Election, Raises Tensions in Ukraine Conflict

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Russia has blocked elections in Crimea, a move that has raised tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Russian government has said that the elections, which were due to be held on September 10, would be illegal and would not be recognized by Russia. The Ukrainian government has condemned the move, saying that it is a violation of international law and a further attempt by Russia to destabilize Ukraine.

The Crimean Peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014, a move that was not recognized by the Ukrainian government or the international community. The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing since then, with Russian-backed separatists fighting against Ukrainian government forces in the east of the country.

The elections in Crimea were due to be held to elect a new president and parliament. The Ukrainian government had said that it would not recognize the results of the elections and would continue to consider Crimea to be part of Ukraine. The Russian government has said that it will not allow the elections to go ahead and has threatened to take action against anyone who tries to organize them.

The move by Russia to block the elections has been condemned by the Ukrainian government and the international community. The Ukrainian government has said that it is a violation of international law and a further attempt by Russia to destabilize Ukraine. The United States has said that the move is "deeply troubling" and has called on Russia to reconsider.

The conflict in Ukraine has been going on for over eight years and has claimed the lives of over 14,000 people. The conflict has also displaced millions of people and caused a humanitarian crisis in the east of the country.

The move by Russia to block the elections in Crimea is likely to further escalate the conflict in Ukraine. It is a clear violation of international law and a further attempt by Russia to destabilize Ukraine. The international community must condemn this move and call on Russia to reconsider.

What does this mean for the conflict in Ukraine?

What can be done to resolve the conflict in Ukraine?

There is no easy solution to the conflict in Ukraine. However, there are a number of steps that can be taken to help resolve the conflict. These include:

Implementing the Minsk agreements, which were signed in 2015 but have not been fully implemented.
Providing economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Maintaining pressure on Russia to withdraw its support for the separatists.
Supporting the efforts of the Ukrainian government to build a more democratic and prosperous country.