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With all votes in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) referendum counted, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) reported on Tuesday that 99.23 percent had cast their ballots in favour of joining the Russian Federation.
The local governments of the DPR and the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), as well as those established in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions after they came under Russian control, announced last week that voting would take place on September 23-27.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready to support the decisions taken, with Kremlin prepared 'to provide the safe environment' and let the people 'express their will'.
Ukraine and its Western allies have described the voting as a 'sham'. On Friday, Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, described the exercise as a 'propaganda show'.
France and Germany vowed not to recognise the results, while EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell claimed those involved in organising them 'will be held accountable'.
US President Joe Biden said that Russia had 'violated the basic principles of the UN Charter' and also made 'open nuclear threats against Europe'.
Moscow launched the military offensive in Ukraine earlier this year, after recognising the independence of the LPR and DPR.
Kiev condemned the action, while President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered martial law and full mobilisation in February.
DPR: 99.23 percent of voters in favour of joining Russian Federation – CEC
With all votes in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) referendum counted, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) reported on Tuesday that 99.23 percent had cast their ballots in favour of joining the Russian Federation.
The local governments of the DPR and the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), as well as those established in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions after they came under Russian control, announced last week that voting would take place on September 23-27.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready to support the decisions taken, with Kremlin prepared 'to provide the safe environment' and let the people 'express their will'.
Ukraine and its Western allies have described the voting as a 'sham'. On Friday, Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, described the exercise as a 'propaganda show'.
France and Germany vowed not to recognise the results, while EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell claimed those involved in organising them 'will be held accountable'.
US President Joe Biden said that Russia had 'violated the basic principles of the UN Charter' and also made 'open nuclear threats against Europe'.
Moscow launched the military offensive in Ukraine earlier this year, after recognising the independence of the LPR and DPR.
Kiev condemned the action, while President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered martial law and full mobilisation in February.
Note: Music at source may be subject to copyright restrictions
With all votes in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) referendum counted, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) reported on Tuesday that 99.23 percent had cast their ballots in favour of joining the Russian Federation.
The local governments of the DPR and the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), as well as those established in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions after they came under Russian control, announced last week that voting would take place on September 23-27.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready to support the decisions taken, with Kremlin prepared 'to provide the safe environment' and let the people 'express their will'.
Ukraine and its Western allies have described the voting as a 'sham'. On Friday, Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, described the exercise as a 'propaganda show'.
France and Germany vowed not to recognise the results, while EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell claimed those involved in organising them 'will be held accountable'.
US President Joe Biden said that Russia had 'violated the basic principles of the UN Charter' and also made 'open nuclear threats against Europe'.
Moscow launched the military offensive in Ukraine earlier this year, after recognising the independence of the LPR and DPR.
Kiev condemned the action, while President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered martial law and full mobilisation in February.