President Putin has introduced the annexation of 4 areas of Ukraine which might be managed by Russian forces.
It’s the largest seizure of territory in Europe because the Second World Conflict.
The Russian chief’s declaration follows staged referendums in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk, which had been denounced as sham by the worldwide neighborhood.
President Putin warned the West he would shield the territory with all means at his disposal.
In response Ukraine mentioned its utility to affix the NATO western alliance ought to be accelerated.
The USA introduced new sanctions in opposition to Russia.
Jane Hill presents BBC Information at Ten reporting from Russia editor Steve Rosenberg in Moscow.
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