Russian president putin signed decrees recognizing Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions as “independent territories” after pseudo-referendums were held there.
The decrees were published by the RIA Novosti propaganda media outlet, Ukrinform reports.
Putin justifies his acts of aggression by “universally recognized principles and norms of international law” which are enshrined in the UN charter.
Putin’s decrees on the recognition of the independence of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions “enter into force” on September 29.
As reported, on September 23-27, the Russian-occupation administration held sham referenda in the territory of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions on accession of these territories to Russia.
The “referendums” have been widely condemned by the international community, with European nations and the US saying they will not be recognized.
In unusually strong language, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters in New York City that Russia’s annexation would violate the United Nations Charter and had “no legal value”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called an emergency meeting on Friday of his National Security and Defence Council. Few details were given, but officials said “fundamental decisions” were to be made amid concern about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons.
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