Overview

• An initial secret ballot failed to produce the required two‑thirds majority for either D. Amarbaysgalan or G. Zandanshatar, a result that a hand count confirmed.
• Organizers proceeded under a Counting Commission rule for a second round, Zandanshatar’s supporters walked out, attendance was re‑registered at 321, and Amarbaysgalan was announced winner with 85.67% of valid votes (275 of 321 ballots, 46 invalid).
• Party officials said the procedure complied with the Political Parties Law and internal rules, while opponents questioned the legality and whether the party leader’s position was formally vacant.
• The party plans to submit the new leadership for Supreme Court verification within 60 days, after which the court has up to 30 days to register; the XXXI Congress is scheduled for November 15–16.
• Separately, Kenyan authorities reported breaking up a trafficking ring recruiting fighters for Russia, and Ukrainian officials said a 12‑hour Russian air assault killed four in Kyiv and injured dozens.