The pro-Russian authorities in the Ukrainian regions of Zaporizhia, Kherson and Lugansk claimed a “yes” victory for the annexation by Russia, and it is expected that Vladimir Putin may be preparing to announce the accession as soon as next Friday the 30th. of regions to the Russian Federation.
In social networks there are reports of irregularities in voting and transparent ballot boxes taken door to door and even to the beds of hospitalized citizens, so that no one stops voting.
Meanwhile, the spokesman for Josep Borrell, head of EU diplomacy, assured late Tuesday morning that sanctions will be imposed on the organizers of the referendums, considered “illegal”. The United States, for its part, guaranteed that Ukraine will have access to US weapons to recover the territory conquered by Russian forces, including the regions where the referendums were held.
There will be consequences for all people who participate in illegal and illegitimate referendums,” Peter Stano told reporters.
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Source: Observadora
