Russia conducted illegal “presidential elections” in the occupied territories of Georgia. This is a step against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemns the holding of presidential elections of the Russian Federation in the occupied regions of Georgia and the illegal opening of polling stations to mass involvement of the local population,” the statement said. The department noted that this action is a step by the Russian Federation against Georgia’s sovereignty and te…