Foreign Ministry’s reaction to Russia: We are concerned

The Ministry has published a written statement on attempts to hold unilateral referendums in parts of Ukraine under Russian control.

In the statement, “We are concerned about attempts to hold unilateral referendums in parts of Ukraine under Russian control. Such illegitimate fait accomplis will not be recognized by the international community. On the contrary, reviving the diplomatic process will complicate efforts and deepen instability.‘ statements were made.

Reiterating Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, the statement reiterated that Turkey will make all necessary contributions to the resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war through peaceful negotiations on the basis of this goal. reported ready to present.

In the statement made by the so-called people’s councils of the Donetsk and Luhansk administrations in Donbas, it was stated that a referendum would be held from September 23 to September 27 for both regions to join the Russian Federation.

The so-called administration in the Kherson region in Ukraine, which is under the control of the Russian army, announced that a referendum would be held on September 23-27 for the region to join Russia, and it was announced that the Zaporozhye region would also hold a referendum on that date.