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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Abducted, beaten, tortured: What happened to Ukrainians who refused to vote in Russia’s referendums

EPA

Terrified Ukrainians have told of being abducted at gunpoint from their homes, held in solitary confinement and tortured for refusing to vote in Russia’s “sham” referendums.

Some were dragged to polling stations by volunteers carrying pro-referendum leaflets, according to witnesses who also spoke of “informers” reporting anyone suspected of opposing annexation to the occupying forces.

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