Statement by Zelensky on the referendum on accession to Russia in Donbas

Ukrainian President Zelensky, who is attached to the UN Security Council, said he has nothing to talk about with Putin if he recognizes the so-called referendum results.

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky attended the meeting on “Peace and Security in Ukraine” at the United Nations (UN) Security Council via online link.

Compared to the annexation of Crimea

Referring to the so-called referendums organized by Russia in Zaporizhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk on the territory of Ukraine, Zelensky compared the referendums to the annexation process of Crimea.

“It means there will be nothing to talk about with Putin”

Zelensky, “The fact that Russia sees fake referendums as normal, the attempt to annex the territory of Ukraine with the Crimean scenario, means that there will be nothing to talk about with the Russian President. Annexation is the movement that brought it against all humanity. Such a message is now needed from every country in the world.” said.

Statement by Zelensky on the referendum on accession to Russia in Donbas #1

Vote counting completed in three regions

After the voting process completed in the evening, the vote counting started in all regions, while 98.42 percent of the people in Luhansk region, where 100 percent of the votes were counted, 87.5 percent of the people in Kherson and 93.11 percent of the people in Zaporizhia. He said “yes” to joining Russia.

According to the uncertain results in 3 regions in the Donbass Region, while the decision to join Russia was made, 56.85 percent of the vote count was completed in the Donetsk Region. In Donetsk, on the other hand, in the votes counted, 94.75 percent of the people so far have agreed to join Russia. “Yeah” what he said was conveyed.

The same result is expected in Donetsk as in the other 3 regions.

Statement by Zelensky on the referendum on accession to Russia in Donbas #2