Paolo Grimoldi
Versions of names: Паоло Гримольди
Italy
Paolo Grimoldi is a member of Italian Chamber of Deputies for the right-wing conservative League of North Party. In 2014 Grimoldi initiated creation of the "Friends of Putin" parliament group. He is a long term supporter of the lifting of sanctions against Russia.
Corresponding elections
legitimate
In order to have a possibility to stay in power until 2036, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided, in January 2020, to change the Constitution of the Russian Federation and legitimise its change through the “all-Russian voting”.
legitimate
The 8th parliamentary election in Russia was held from 17 to 19 September 2021. With the exception of the election in Russia-annexed Crimea, this election is considered legitimate. The election held in Crimea is internationally considered to be an illegitimate election, see more on this on the election page 2021 Russian parliamentary election in annexed Crimea. Opposition candidates and independent observation of the election were prohibited and experts called this the dirtiest election in Russia's history.