Last minute: Referendum begins in separatist regions under Russian control

Referendums, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that they will support the results, will continue until 27 September.

KULEBA: IT WILL NOT CHANGE ANYTHING

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba, reacting to the referendum decisions, “Fake referendums will not change anything.” had used the phrase.

“WE ARE WORRIED”

“We are concerned about attempts to hold unilateral referendums in some parts of Ukraine under Russian control,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. had made a statement.

US President Joe Biden called the referendums a “serious violation” of the United Nations Charter.

RUSSIA WAS FOUND NUCLEAR WARNING

While Russia is expected to annex the said regions as a result of the referendum, Russian officials warn that they can also use strategic nuclear weapons to defend the regions that will be considered Russian territory after the referendum.

* Images of the news are provided by the Associated Press.