It is the biggest forced occupation since the Second World War, amounting to 15% of Ukrainian territory
The Russian president claims the West expects it to"forever put up with its dictates" but says his country has been"reborn and strengthened".Vladimir Putin has railed against Western"dictatorship" as he declared Russian rule over four regions of Ukraine.
He said those in the affected regions are"becoming our compatriots forever" and signed documents said to incorporate them into his country.were in support of annexationWhat has happened is"emphasised in the principles of United Nations", Mr Putin said, and amounted to the"self-determination of people".
UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres described the annexations as an illegal violation of the UN charter.Mr Putin urged the"Kyiv regime to immediately cease hostilities and return to the negotiation table". Regarding the people of the Donbas the Russian president claimed they were"victims of inhumane terrorist attacks conducted by the Kyiv regime".
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