Referendums on annexation to Russia took place in the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. According to the result, the majority of residents were in favor of joining Russia. Now the regions want to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to join Russia on Wednesday. The EU emphasized on Wednesday that it will not recognize the result of the votes.
Politicians in Europe and the US call the votes false votes. Voting was held for display only. In reality, the result would have been falsified to please politicians in Russia.
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