Russia considers the political situation...

"For us, the illegitimate actions [of the Honduran authorities], even if camouflaged by democratic processes, are unacceptable," the ministry said in a statement. "We have vigorously condemned the June 28 coup d"etat, advocated the early restoration of the constitutional order in Honduras, called on the opposing sides to abstain from violence and to resolve the conflict by means of peaceful negotiations."

Presidential elections were held in the country on Sunday, with Porfirio Lobo of the Honduran opposition National Party declared the winner.

President Manuel Zelaya was bundled out of the country in late June by the armed forces, with parliament Speaker Roberto Micheletti taking over the presidency.

The ousted president secretly returned to the country on September 21 and took refuge in the Brazilian Embassy.

Many countries and international bodies gave warning that they would not recognize the election if the polls were held under Micheletti"s presidency,

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