Jean-Michel Vernochet
Versions of names: Жан-Мишель Верноше
France
Jean-Michel Vernochet is a French geopolitologist, journalist and essayist. He is a regular commentator for the Russian state-controlled Sputnik website and has supported Russia’s cooperation with Assad regime in Syria.
Corresponding elections
legitimate
The seventh presidential election in Russia was held on 18 March 2018. With the exception of the election in Russia-annexed Crimea, this election is considered legitimate. The election held in Crimea for the Russian presidency is internationally considered to be an illegitimate election, see more on this at the election page 2018 Russian presidential election in annexed Crimea. The election took place under restrictions on fundamental freedoms and limited space for political engagement.
legitimate
During the single voting day on 9 September 2018, Russia elected 26 regional heads, 7 members of the State Duma, members of 16 regional councils, 4 regional city mayors, and several thousands of municipal heads and council members.