In Kherson, which is controlled by Russia, separatists announced that they will hold a referendum to join Russia. The referendum date in Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson was announced as September 23-27. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev announced that they welcome the separatists’ proposal for a referendum. There was also a message of support from the Russian Duma.
Germany and France, on the other hand, stated that the referendum decision had no legal validity and was contrary to international law.
GERMANY: NOT ACCEPTED
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the planned referendums on the annexation of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics in eastern Ukraine, which are under the control of pro-Russian separatists, to Russia are against international law.
According to the news of the German News Agency DPA, Scholz reacted to the referendum issue on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York and said, “So-called referenda in the east of Ukraine will not be accepted. But it’s very clear.” said.
FRANCE: VERY FUNNY, IF NOT TRAGIC
Stating that the referendum to be held in the Donbas region will cause more provocation, French leader Macron said, “Russia needs to leave Ukraine. I will talk to Putin in the coming days.”
Macron stated that the referendum will not be recognized by the international public, and said, “The Donbas referendum is very funny if not tragic.”
USA: REFLECTION OF DEPOSIT
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that they will not accept any so-called referendum that Russia will hold in Ukraine and that the referendum plan is a reflection of Russia’s “despair”.
Stating that Russia may declare a total mobilization, Sullivan noted that this step and a possible referendum are also an indication of how “hopeless” Russia is in the war with Ukraine.
“We know that Russia will use a so-called referendum to annex Ukrainian territory. This referendum is against the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, it undermines the international system and the United Nations charter. Let me be clear, if this referendum takes place, the United States will never accept Russia’s claims. won’t.” used the phrase.