Russian-installed officials in Kherson say they will hold vote on joining Russia
In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of Kherson, said he hoped Kherson would become "a part of Russia, a fully-fledged subject of a united country".
By REUTERS
Published: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Russian-installed officials in the Kherson region of Ukraine said they have decided to hold a referendum later this week on joining Russia and have urged the Kremlin to give its permission as soon as possible, the separatist head of the region said on Tuesday.
In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of Kherson, said he hoped Kherson would become "a part of Russia, a fully-fledged subject of a united country". Russian forces control around 95% of Ukraine's Kherson territory in the south of country. Later on Tuesday, Russian news agencies reported the vote would take place between Sept. 23-27, in line with similar votes lined up in other areas of Ukraine controlled by Russian forces.
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In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of Kherson, said he hoped Kherson would become "a part of Russia, a fully-fledged subject of a united country".
By REUTERS
Published: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Russian-installed officials in the Kherson region of Ukraine said they have decided to hold a referendum later this week on joining Russia and have urged the Kremlin to give its permission as soon as possible, the separatist head of the region said on Tuesday.
In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of Kherson, said he hoped Kherson would become "a part of Russia, a fully-fledged subject of a united country". Russian forces control around 95% of Ukraine's Kherson territory in the south of country. Later on Tuesday, Russian news agencies reported the vote would take place between Sept. 23-27, in line with similar votes lined up in other areas of Ukraine controlled by Russian forces.
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