Russian pseudo-referenda are “show for z-conscription” – Zelenskyy aide

Zelenskyy's aide Mykhailo Podoliak calls Russia's pseudo-referendum in occupied Ukrainian territories a "propaganda show for z-conscription."

Once again about the crucial. Today, there is no legal action called a "referendum" in the occupied territories. There is only –

1. Propaganda show for z-conscription.
2. The territory of Ukraine that needs an immediate release.

— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) September 23, 2022

This could be interpreted in 2 ways:

1) Russia could start conscripting Ukrainian men in occupied territories for its war
2) could use annexation as morale boost for own soldiers

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