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that is certainly a regurgitation of
Posted on: August 13, 2025 at 13:47:01 CT
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Russian propaganda.
There is a strong international consensus that the referendums organized by Russia in the eastern oblasts of Ukraine (Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia) are illegitimate and do not represent the will of the Ukrainian people.
Here's why many consider these referendums irrelevant and illegal:
Violation of Ukrainian and International Law: Ukraine's constitution dictates how referendums should be held, including requiring approval from the national Parliament or President and a nationwide scope for territorial changes. These referendums were held locally, in occupied areas, and without Ukraine's consent.
Not Free and Fair: The referendums were held in a warzone under military occupation, according to NPR. Reports indicate voter intimidation, including armed groups going door-to-door, and a lack of secrecy in voting procedures, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy.
Violation of Territorial Integrity: International law, including the UN Charter, emphasizes the importance of respecting the territorial integrity of states. Russia's efforts to annex these territories through referendums are seen as a violation of this principle, according to the Public International Law & Policy Group.
International Condemnation: The international community, including the United Nations General Assembly, has overwhelmingly condemned these referendums as illegal and invalid.
In short, while Russia claimed the referendums showed the desire of the local population to join Russia, the international community largely views them as a sham designed to justify Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories by force.
There is a strong international consensus that the referendums organized by Russia in the eastern oblasts of Ukraine (Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia) are illegitimate and do not represent the will of the Ukrainian people.
Here's why many consider these referendums irrelevant and illegal:
Violation of Ukrainian and International Law: Ukraine's constitution dictates how referendums should be held, including requiring approval from the national Parliament or President and a nationwide scope for territorial changes. These referendums were held locally, in occupied areas, and without Ukraine's consent.
Not Free and Fair: The referendums were held in a warzone under military occupation, according to NPR. Reports indicate voter intimidation, including armed groups going door-to-door, and a lack of secrecy in voting procedures, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy.
Violation of Territorial Integrity: International law, including the UN Charter, emphasizes the importance of respecting the territorial integrity of states. Russia's efforts to annex these territories through referendums are seen as a violation of this principle, according to the Public International Law & Policy Group.
International Condemnation: The international community, including the United Nations General Assembly, has overwhelmingly condemned these referendums as illegal and invalid.
In short, while Russia claimed the referendums showed the desire of the local population to join Russia, the international community largely views them as a sham designed to justify Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories by force.
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that is certainly a regurgitation of - Ferg MU - 8/13 13:47:01