Russia illegally annexes 4 Ukrainian regions

The World

In Moscow, inside the halls of the Kremlin, Russian officials, led by President Vladimir Putin celebrated the annexation of four Ukrainian regions. The move is being justified based on referendum votes staged this month by Russia. Across the globe, nations are not recognizing the land grab and they’re condemning it as a violation of Ukraine’s sovereign rights. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports.

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