The Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine will hold referendums on joining Russia this Friday, according to pro-Kremlin officials in charge of the occupied areas.
The Head of Ukraine's Presidential Administration called the referendums "naive blackmail", and suggested the announcement now was Moscow's reaction to fear of defeat.
Stuart Smith has more from the Russian capital.
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The Head of Ukraine's Presidential Administration called the referendums "naive blackmail", and suggested the announcement now was Moscow's reaction to fear of defeat.
Stuart Smith has more from the Russian capital.
IN: "The voting…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 48 Seconds