On 20 September, Russian separatists of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), which were recognized as independent states by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced their plans to hold a “referendum” on accession to Russia from September 23 to 27. The world leaders have immediately reacted to Russia’s move to … Continue reading The world condemns sham referendum in occupied territories of Ukraine