The draft resolution of the US Congress not to recognize the 2024 presidential elections in Russia, if they are won by the current head of state, Vladimir Putin, is an attempt to get the attention of his own voters. Such an assessment of this initiative of American parliamentarians was given in an interview to Lenta.ru by the principal researcher at the Institute of the United States and Canada, the Americanist Alexandra Filippenko.
“The fact that this initiative was introduced by a Democrat and a Republican is even more interesting. Given the current polarization of American parties, such a split, when Democrats go to the left and Republicans to the right, such multi-party proposals look all the more like a somewhat publicity stunt that shows Democrats and Republicans can find a way to go. middle ground, “she said.
The expert suggested that such a move would likely not be supported by the majority of US congressmen and politicians.
“It appears to be more of a sort of symbolic gesture, which is not designed for the resolution to pass in reality. Rather, it is a way of showing American voters that the job is done, and is being done jointly, the parties are finding points of contact. Therefore, I think that it is not even so much a political gesture as a political and technological gesture, “said the interlocutor of” Lenta.ru “.
The proposal not to recognize Vladimir Putin as president if he decides to run for a new term in 2024 and wins, was submitted to the House of Representatives by the co-chair of the US Congressional Committee on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission), Steve Cohen, representing the Democratic Party and his deputy, Republican Joe Whislon. If the document they propose is accepted, it will be a recommendation.
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