Russia plans presidential vote in annexed Ukrainian regions
1 year ago

Russia plans presidential vote in annexed Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

The decision raises logistical and security challenges for Moscow because of its limited control in the four regions. Russia plans to run next year’s presidential election in the four regions of Ukraine that it annexed in 2022. Moscow’s ability to hold the election in what it calls its “new territories” is politically important for the Kremlin, but it raises logistical and security challenges because of Russia’s limited control in the regions amid the ongoing war since February 2022. Fresh Russian offensive Amid a campaign that has become bogged down in trench warfare, it appears unlikely that Moscow will be able to significantly increase its control of the four regions ahead of the vote. “The enemy launched yesterday massive assault actions with the support of armoured vehicles in Avdiivka and Mariinka directions,” military spokesperson Oleksandr Stupun told Ukrainian TV.

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Is Russia plotting to divide Ukraine into 3 regions?
1 month ago

Is Russia plotting to divide Ukraine into 3 regions?

India Today  

The echoes of war grow louder in Eastern Europe, with chilling reports suggesting that Russia may be pursuing an audacious and deeply concerning strategy to reshape global power dynamics — and dismantle Ukraine in the process. The plan allegedly details an approach that could carve Ukraine into three distinct parts, fundamentally altering the nation’s sovereignty and its role on the …

Moldova Votes in Election, EU Referendum Amid Allegations of Russian Interference
2 months ago

Moldova Votes in Election, EU Referendum Amid Allegations of Russian Interference

The Hindu  

Moldova's upcoming election and EU referendum are overshadowed by allegations of Russian election meddling. The country's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu leads in the presidential election, but a majority of voters are expected to support EU accession. The referendum, which will determine whether to include a clause defining EU accession in the constitution, is expected to be a close contest. The …

AP PHOTOS: Russians vote in election dominated by Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: Russians vote in election dominated by Putin

Associated Press  

From the hush of isolated Siberian villages to the clamor of big cities to war battered towns in occupied parts of Ukraine, Russians voted in a presidential election overwhelmingly dominated by Vladimir Putin. Voters in Russia headed to the polls for a presidential election that was all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule after he clamped down on …

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule
9 months, 1 week ago

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule

The Hindu  

Voters headed to the polls in Russia on March 15 for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent. The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Mr. Putin full control …

Russia to hold Presidential elections today with Putin set to secure next six years despite Ukraine war
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia to hold Presidential elections today with Putin set to secure next six years despite Ukraine war

India TV News  

Russia is set to cement President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power until at least 2030 as the country will start voting on March 15, Monday. Turnout in Russia’s 2018 presidential election was 67.5%, although observers and individual voters reported widespread violations, including ballot-box stuffing and forced voting. It’s also the first presidential election to use online voting — the option …

Ukrainians living under Russian occupation are coerced to vote for Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

Ukrainians living under Russian occupation are coerced to vote for Putin

Associated Press  

Ukrainians living in regions illegally annexed by Russia are being coerced to vote in the presidential election of their wartime occupier, Vladimir Putin — an exercise denounced by Ukraine as an illegitimate effort by Moscow to tighten control over its neighbor. The Kremlin views the voting in occupied regions of Ukraine as a “test of loyalty” for civilians and local …

Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-03-14 10:02 A member of an electoral commission holds a mobile ballot box during the early voting in Russia's presidential election in the settlement of Dubovoe in the Belgorod Region, Russia March 11, 2024. MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged Russian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 15-17, TASS news …

Moldova warns against Russian meddling as it gears up for EU referendum and presidential election
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Moldova warns against Russian meddling as it gears up for EU referendum and presidential election

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Moldova’s national intelligence agency warned Tuesday against “unprecedented” Russian interference as the country gears up for a referendum on joining the European Union and a presidential election. The Intelligence and Security Services, or SIS, released a report saying it has gathered data indicating Russia plans to launch vast hybrid attacks against Moldova through 2024-2025 to try to …

An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin
10 months, 4 weeks ago

An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin

Associated Press  

They have lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign petitions to support an unlikely challenger to President Vladimir Putin. “We didn’t expect this, to be honest.” Nadezhdin’s name is a form of the Russian word for “hope,” and although he is highly unlikely to defeat the still-popular …

Unlikely challenger to Putin brings rare show of defiance, creating dilemma for Kremlin
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Unlikely challenger to Putin brings rare show of defiance, creating dilemma for Kremlin

LA Times  

They’ve lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign petitions to support an unlikely challenger to President Vladimir Putin. “We didn’t expect this, to be honest.” Nadezhdin’s name is a form of the Russian word for “hope,” and although he is highly unlikely to defeat the still-popular Putin, …

'They made their choice..': Putin celebrates one-year anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions
1 year, 2 months ago

'They made their choice..': Putin celebrates one-year anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the annexation of Ukrainian regions since the invasion of the latter country last year, saying that the resident of those areas "made their choice to be with their Fatherland". In an address to mark the occasion, Putin said that the annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions was …

Local elections take place across Russia, but Ukraine is 'not on the agenda'
1 year, 3 months ago

Local elections take place across Russia, but Ukraine is 'not on the agenda'

The Independent  

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Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago and still does not fully control. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca said the elections “have no legal grounds.” U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood called them ”nothing more than a …

Russia holds elections denounced by Kyiv in occupied Ukrainian regions
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia holds elections denounced by Kyiv in occupied Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

The voting begins in the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia and will be finished on Sunday. “For the last nine years, we’ve been striving to get closer with Russia, and Russian politicians are well-known to us,” Sergei, a 47-year-old resident of the occupied city of Luhansk, told The Associated Press news agency, asking that his last name be …

Russia organizes elections in occupied Ukraine to tighten its grip
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia organizes elections in occupied Ukraine to tighten its grip

LA Times  

Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago but still does not fully control. Ukrainian officials have urged other countries not to recognize the results of the vote, which the Foreign Ministry called “fake elections.” For Russia, it is important …

Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions
1 year, 11 months ago

Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions

The Hindu  

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's 10-point peace plan, saying that proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine must take into account what it calls "today's realities" of four Ukrainian regions having joined Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "There can be no peace plan for Ukraine that does not take into account today's realities regarding Russian …

Putin declares martial law in annexed areas: What you should know
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin declares martial law in annexed areas: What you should know

Al Jazeera  

The Russian President’s decree imposing martial law in four ‘annexed’ regions of Ukraine means more restrictions, security measures. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree imposing martial law in four “annexed” regions of Ukraine – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson. Putin also instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work …

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s president did not provide details of the extra powers the heads of annexed regions will have under his decree. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia, four regions of Ukraine that Russia proclaimed as annexed last month. Putin did not immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law, …

Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws absorbing four Ukrainian regions into Russia, a move that finalizes the annexation carried out in defiance of international law. Russia faces mounting setbacks on the battlefield, with Ukrainian forces retaking more and more land in the east and in the south — the very regions Moscow has pushed to annex. On the battlefield …

Russia’s Putin signs laws annexing occupied Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s Putin signs laws annexing occupied Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin formalises a move that Ukraine and its Western allies have condemned as a meaningless ‘sham’. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws to formally absorb four Ukrainian regions into Russia, following referendums in those areas that Kyiv and its Western allies called a meaningless “sham”. “Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed four federal constitutional laws on the entry …

Putin declares annexation of four Ukrainian regions in Kremlin ceremony
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin declares annexation of four Ukrainian regions in Kremlin ceremony

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday annexed four territories in Ukraine controlled by his army at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin and urged Kyiv to lay down its arms and negotiate an end to seven months of fighting. “I want to say this to the Kyiv regime and its masters in the West: People living in Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson …

‘Our citizens’: Russia's Putin declares annexation of four parts of Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Our citizens’: Russia's Putin declares annexation of four parts of Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced there are “four new regions of Russia” as he announced the formal annexation of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Only moving forward.” The event in the Kremlin’s opulent white-and-gold St. George’s Hall was organised for Putin and the heads of the four regions of Ukraine to sign treaties for the …

Russia to annex 4 occupied Ukraine regions at major ceremony today| Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia to annex 4 occupied Ukraine regions at major ceremony today| Top points

Hindustan Times  

In a major escalation of the ongoing war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin, “I order the recognition of the state sovereignty and independence of the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, located in southern Ukraine,” Putin was quoted as saying in the decrees. US President Joe …

Russian President Vladimir Putin paves way for annexation by recognising Kherson, Zaporizhzhia as independent territories
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin paves way for annexation by recognising Kherson, Zaporizhzhia as independent territories

ABC  

Moscow is poised to annex parts of Ukraine, following what Kyiv and the West have denounced as illegal, sham referendums held at gunpoint. Russian President Vladimir Putin has now signed decrees paving the way for the occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia to be formally annexed into Russia. Russia is planning to annex four regions: The self-styled Donetsk and …

Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents a major escalation in the seven-month war. At the ceremony on Friday, Putin said Russia has “four new regions”, calling the residents of Ukraine’s occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions “our citizens forever”. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg accused Putin of provoking “the most serious escalation” of the …

Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country

Al Jazeera  

Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia’s move is little more than a sham. Kyiv, Ukraine – “None of the people I know took part in the vote, and no one wants to find themselves in Russia.” That’s what Maksim, who has just fled the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhia, two-thirds of which have been occupied by Russia, told …

Russia’s annexation gamble: Why is Putin raising the stakes?
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s annexation gamble: Why is Putin raising the stakes?

Al Jazeera  

Russian political insiders say the move to formally seize more Ukrainian territory underscores Moscow’s refusal to back down. “Such a move closes off some options for retreat, but we’re talking about Russia’s fight to secure its existence and place in the world against efforts to divide and inflict irreparable damage against us.” Regaining the initiative Pro-Russian authorities in Donetsk, Luhansk, …

UN chief condemns Russia’s plan to annex Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

UN chief condemns Russia’s plan to annex Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s plan to annex four Ukrainian regions would mark a “dangerous escalation” in the war in Ukraine that would jeopardise the prospects for peace, the United Nations secretary-general has warned. According to a statement by Thomas-Greenfield on Tuesday, the resolution will be “condemning these sham referenda, calling on Member States not to recognise any altered status of Ukraine, and obligating …

‘Wait and See’: Jaishankar on India’s position on Russian referendums in occupied Ukrainian territory
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Wait and See’: Jaishankar on India’s position on Russian referendums in occupied Ukrainian territory

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was non-committal on where India stood with regard to so-called ‘referendums’ Russia has organised in four occupied regions in Ukraine. When asked whether the so called referenda aid the cause of peace and conform to the U.N. Charter principles that India stood by as per his ddress to the United Nations General Assembly last week, …

Russia poised to annex occupied Ukraine after sham vote
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia poised to annex occupied Ukraine after sham vote

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia positioned itself Wednesday to formally annex parts of Ukraine where occupied areas held a Kremlin-orchestrated “referendum” on living under Moscow’s rule that the Ukrainian government and the West denounced as illegal and rigged. “Regardless of Russia’s claims, this remains Ukrainian territory and Ukraine has every right to continue to fight for their full sovereignty,” said White …

Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine despite outcry
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine despite outcry

Deccan Chronicle  

KVIY: Russia is poised to formally annex areas of Ukraine where it has military control after referendums there reportedly endorsed Moscow's rule. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said late Tuesday that Washington would propose a U.N. Security Council resolution to condemn Russia's “sham” vote. In Kyiv, Ukraine's foreign ministry blasted the ballots as “a propaganda show” …

Occupied Ukrainian regions to ask Putin to annex them
2 years, 2 months ago

Occupied Ukrainian regions to ask Putin to annex them

The Hindu  

Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine said on September 28 that they would ask President Vladimir Putin to incorporate them into Russia, a day after claiming that their residents overwhelmingly supported such a move in Kremlin-orchestrated votes widely viewed as illegitimate. The referendums asking residents whether they wanted the four occupied southern and eastern Ukraine regions to be incorporated …

Ukraine’s president: No talks with Putin if its land annexed
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine’s president: No talks with Putin if its land annexed

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Ukraine’s president warned Tuesday that Russia’s just concluded “sham referendums” and attempts to annex Ukrainian territory rule out any talks with Moscow as long as Vladimir Putin remains president, and called for Russia’s “complete isolation” and tough new global sanctions. Speaking to the U.N. Security Council by video link over Russian objections, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged additional military …

Russia prepares to annex parts of Ukraine after referendums reportedly endorse Moscow rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia prepares to annex parts of Ukraine after referendums reportedly endorse Moscow rule

ABC  

Russia is poised to formally annex areas of Ukraine where it has military control after referendums there reportedly endorsed Moscow's rule. 'Annexation in the modern world is a crime' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's attempts to annex Ukrainian territory will mean "there is nothing to talk about with this president of Russia". On Wednesday Ukraine said the Russian-staged votes …

What Happens After Russia's 'Referendums' in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

What Happens After Russia's 'Referendums' in Ukraine?

News 18  

Referendums held by the Kremlin-installed authorities in four occupied regions of Ukraine entered their final day on Tuesday. Russian parliament’s role If the regions vote to be annexed by Russia — which is a foregone conclusion — the Russian parliament, the State Duma, will approve a treaty formally incorporating the four regions into Russian territory. Over the weekend, Russian state …

What happens after Russia’s ’referendums’ in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

What happens after Russia’s ’referendums’ in Ukraine?

Live Mint  

Referendums held by the Kremlin-installed authorities in four occupied regions of Ukraine entered their final day on Tuesday. Russian parliament's role If the regions vote to be annexed by Russia -- which is a foregone conclusion -- the Russian parliament, the State Duma, will approve a treaty formally incorporating the four regions into Russian territory. Over the weekend, Russian state …

Russian forces have staged illegal ‘referendums’ in Ukraine. What comes next?
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian forces have staged illegal ‘referendums’ in Ukraine. What comes next?

CNN  

CNN — Pro-Russian authorities have held so-called referendums in four regions of Ukraine over recent days and, while the votes are illegal and have been universally dismissed as “a sham” by Ukraine and Western nations, there are fears that they could create a pretext for a new, dangerous stage in the war. That means the “votes” – and the bogus …

Ukrainians involved in Russian-backed referendums face treason charges, prison terms
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainians involved in Russian-backed referendums face treason charges, prison terms

ABC  

Ukrainians who help Russian-backed referendums to annexe large swathes of the country will face treason charges and at least five years in jail, Ukraine's presidential adviser has said, as voting in four regions entered its last day. Key points: Collaborators could face five years in prison if they help Kremlin-backed referendums, Ukraine says Presidential adviser Mikhailo Podolyak says Ukrainians who …

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums
2 years, 2 months ago

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums

NPR  

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images KHARKIV AND ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, and MOSCOW — Four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine appeared to vote overwhelmingly in favor of joining the Russian Federation, according to Russian state media. Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP On …

Ukrainians scared by Russia’s preordained referendums
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainians scared by Russia’s preordained referendums

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — After seven months of war, many Ukrainians fear even more suffering and political repression as referendums orchestrated by the Kremlin portend Russia’s imminent annexation of four occupied regions. “The situation is changing rapidly, and people fear that they will be hurt either by the Russian military, or Ukrainian guerrillas and the advancing Ukrainian troops,” Kobernik, 31, said …

Russia is holding referendums to claim more parts of Ukraine. The West says they are illegal shams — here's why
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia is holding referendums to claim more parts of Ukraine. The West says they are illegal shams — here's why

ABC  

Residents in four occupied regions of Ukraine are being pressured by their Russian-backed officials to vote in a self-styled referendum to classify parts of the country as Russian territory. Voting is taking place in self-styled Donetsk and the Luhansk People's Republics, which Mr Putin recognised as independent just before the invasion, and Russian-controlled areas of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions …

US warns of consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons
2 years, 3 months ago

US warns of consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons

Al Jazeera  

Washington says it will ‘respond decisively’ if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The United States warned of “catastrophic consequences” if Moscow were to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, after Russia’s foreign minister said regions holding widely-criticised referendums would get full protection if annexed. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the US would respond decisively to …

Russia holds votes in 4 occupied regions of Ukraine, Kyiv says residents coerced
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia holds votes in 4 occupied regions of Ukraine, Kyiv says residents coerced

India Today  

Russia launched referendums on Friday aimed at annexing four occupied regions of Ukraine, drawing condemnation from Kyiv and Western nations who dismissed the votes as a sham and pledged not to recognise their results. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a nightly address that the votes would be "unequivocally condemned" by the world, along with the mobilisation Russia began this …

Russia holds breakaway polls in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia holds breakaway polls in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Moscow-held regions of Ukraine were voting Friday on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as an unlawful land grab. Denis Pushilin, a pro-Russian separatist leader in the Donetsk region — which makes up part of the industrial Donbass region — said in a Telegram post that "Donbas is Russia". In Donetsk …

Explained: Russia's referendums in four Ukraine regions and the potential implications
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Russia's referendums in four Ukraine regions and the potential implications

Firstpost  

Russia’s referendum in the four regions, asking people to vote for independence, has been denounced by Ukraine and its Western allies as illegitimate and neither free nor fair Four occupied regions in Ukraine are set to start voting Friday in Kremlin-engineered referendums on whether to become part of Russia, setting the stage for Moscow to annex the areas in a …

Unlawful Land Grab: Russia Holds Breakaway Referendum Polls in Four Regions of Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Unlawful Land Grab: Russia Holds Breakaway Referendum Polls in Four Regions of Ukraine

News 18  

Moscow-held regions of Ukraine began voting Friday on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as an unlawful land grab. ‘A farce’ In the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions — already recognised as independent by Putin right before he launched the invasion in February — residents are answering if they support their …

Russia’s annexation referendums start in occupied Ukraine, say agencies
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia’s annexation referendums start in occupied Ukraine, say agencies

The Hindu  

Referendums on Russia’s annexation began on September 23, 2022 in Ukrainian territory controlled by Moscow, Russian news agencies reported, in what Kyiv and the West have denounced as a “sham” vote. Earlier, Moscow-held regions of Ukraine begin voting on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as an unlawful land grab. "We …

4 Ukraine regions prepare to hold referendums to join Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

4 Ukraine regions prepare to hold referendums to join Russia

India Today  

Four areas of Ukraine controlled by Russia and pro-Moscow forces were preparing to hold referendums on Friday on joining Russia, a move widely condemned by the West as illegitimate and a precursor to illegal annexation. "If this is all declared Russia territory, they can declare that this is a direct attack on Russia so they can fight without any reservations," …

Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia

Al Jazeera  

Referendums will continue until Tuesday and are seen as paving the way for Moscow’s annexation of the territories and an escalation of the war. “If this is all declared Russia territory, they can declare that this is a direct attack on Russia so they can fight without any reservations,” Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai told Ukrainian TV. I’m afraid I …

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