Putin declared 2 regions of Ukraine independent, Russia will occupy 18% of the land today
Image Credit : Social Media
Amidst the ongoing attacks on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared two regions of Ukraine independent with immediate effect, signing a legal decree.
Image Credit : Social Media
During this, while declaring the independence of Kherasan and Zaporizia, it has been said to include them in Russia.
Image Credit : Social Media
Before the official announcement of the merger of these regions with Russia, Putin has declared these areas independent, signing a legal decree.
Image Credit : Social Media
It has been said in these documents that this major decision of the President of Russia is completely based on the universal principles and norms of international law
Image Credit : Social Media
Russia has already recognized Ukraine's Dontsk and Luhansk as independent states.
Image Credit : Social Media
Russia claims that 99 percent of the people voted in favor of Russia in the referendums held in Ukraine-occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.
Image Credit : Social Media
Meanwhile, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, preparations have been completed to merge four cities of Ukraine with Russia.
Image Credit : Social Media
Ukraine and Western countries have strongly objected to this annexation (forced merger) in the name of referendum and condemned it.
Image Credit : Social Media
At the same time, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday that if Russia goes ahead with its plan to annex four regions of Ukraine, it will prove to be a dangerous step.
Image Credit : Social Media