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1587 days back
The Russians want to hold a "referendum" on the captured parts of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions on September 11th. At the same time, the Russian Federation has not yet decided exactly what they want to do with the occupied territories - Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov
1588 days back
British intelligence: Russia is likely to hold a pseudo-referendum for the annexation of the Kherson region. Finding a constitutional solution to the problem of the occupation is their political priority and Russia will be ready to rig the vote to achieve an acceptable result.
1598 days back
The occupiers are planning to hold a fake referendum in the temporarily occupied territories, namely in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions on September 11 - the "single voting day" in the Russian Federation. However, the resistance of the resident will prevent this - Center for National Resistance
1598 days back
The European Council granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. This decision was unanimously supported by the leaders of all 27 EU member states during the summit in Brussels on June 23 - President of the European Council Charles Michel
1600 days back
75% of Ukrainians believe that things in Ukraine are moving in the right direction, 13% - the opposite opinion. 93% of respondents are sure that Ukraine will be able to repel the attack of Russia - poll of the sociological group "Rating" on June 18-19
1601 days back
The Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal in Lviv, on the suit of the Ministry of Justice, banned the activities of the Opposition Platform - For Life party on the territory of Ukraine. All property of the political force will be transferred to the ownership of the state. The decision can still be challenged in the Supreme Court.
1605 days back
The leader of the "DPR" Denis Pushilin wants to annex the occupied Donetsk region to Russia through a "referendum" after the completion of the so-called "military special operation". He hopes this will happen before the end of 2022.
1606 days back
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov: the Russian Federation takes off all the masks and puts the Russians in control of those territories that are captured. This once again suggests that they will probably not hold "referendums", but will simply appoint Russians to positions
1611 days back
The Russian military decided to make Melitopol the "capital" of the temporarily occupied Zaporozhye region and are preparing to hold a "referendum" there on the region's accession to the Russian Federation - the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov said on the air of a nationwide information marathon
1612 days back
So far, two dates for the referenda are being discussed. The first is “in mid-July, if the situation at the front allows it.” And the second, "more real" one - on September 11, on a single voting day in Russia (the gubernatorial elections will be held on the same day) - the publication "Medusa"
1612 days back
The publication "Medusa" citing three sources close to the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation: "LDNR" and the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions are planned to be merged into one federal district within Russia. The district should appear after referendums are held in these territories
1612 days back
Aleksey Arestovich, adviser to the head of the President’s Office: “I have a question. You, gavriks of the Kremlin, what kind of referendum if the Ukrainian Armed Forces are almost 20 kilometers from Kherson? This is the creation of virtual reality”
1613 days back
Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov: On June 7, a tour of the high leadership of the Russian Federation took place on the territory of Melitopol. After that, they started talking openly about a pseudo-referendum. But today, even at gunpoint, it will not be possible to gather people
1613 days back
Kirill Stremousov, appointed by the Russian Federation as "Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration," said that a "referendum" in which the inhabitants of the region will decide whether to join Russia will be held this year. He also said that the decision on this matter had been made - preparations for the "referendum" had already begun.
1613 days back
The head of the Kherson OVA Gennady Laguta: On June 6, a large meeting of collaborators was held in the regional state administration of Kherson with the participation of the deputy head of the presidential administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko. He set the task "by autumn to prepare a referendum on the inclusion of the region into the Russian Federation"
1613 days back
Russian-appointed representative of the "administration" of the Zaporozhye region Vladimir Rogov said that preparations are already underway for a "referendum" on the entry of the Zaporozhye region into the Russian Federation. It will take several months, and the "referendum" itself will be held this year.
1614 days back
Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration, visited Russian-controlled Melitopol. After that, Melitopol begins to "prepare for a referendum" - this was reported by the "mayor" of the city Galina Danilchenko
1614 days back
The idea of holding a referendum on the accession of the Zaporozhye region to Russia is being discussed, but it is not advisable to do this before the liberation of the capital of the region - said collaborator, the so-called "first deputy head of the military-civil administration of the Zaporozhye region" Artem Sharlay
1618 days back
"Deputy head of the military-civilian administration" of the Kherson region Kirill Stremousov: "A referendum is not on the agenda today. After the situation in the region is completely stabilized, we will talk about a plebiscite"
1619 days back
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov: Holding a "referendum" on the entry of Donbass into the Russian Federation in the current conditions is hardly possible, first you need to ensure the security of the "republics"
1620 days back
"Referendum" on the entry of the DPR, LPR and Kherson region into Russia can be held simultaneously in July - this was stated by a member of the negotiating group with Ukraine, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party Leonid Slutsky
1620 days back
"Referendums" on accession to Russia of Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions can be held within a year - says "senator of the Federation Council from Crimea" Sergei Tsekov
1620 days back
In the Russian party, the authorities declare that the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine will become part of the Russian Federation. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary of the General Council of "United Russia" Andrey Turchak
1623 days back
This parliament can work longer than the allotted time - if martial law is extended. The Zelensky team is not sure that the war will end at least half a year before the election date October 29, 2023 - RBC-Ukraine, citing sources in the Rada and Bankova
1623 days back
The head of the Nikolaev regional military administration, Vitaly Kim, said that he would not run for the next presidential election: "I don't know how I can be useful to the region or the state, but I will say this: I'm going for the president"
1624 days back
It is now impossible to hold a "referendum" in the Kherson region due to prolonged hostilities. This will not happen until autumn, Reuters reports, citing collaborator Kirill Stremousov.
1626 days back
"DPR" leader Denis Pushilin: The results of the "referendum" on joining the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the Russian Federation are quite obvious and understandable. But it will be advisable to approach it on a practical plane when we reach the borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk "people's republics"
1629 days back
Only 10% of Ukrainians are ready to support Ukraine's decision to give up some of its territories to achieve peace, 82% are categorically against any territorial concessions - KIIS telephone survey
1587 days back
The Russians want to hold a "referendum" on the captured parts of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions on September 11th. At the same time, the Russian Federation has not yet decided exactly what they want to do with the occupied territories - Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov
1588 days back
British intelligence: Russia is likely to hold a pseudo-referendum for the annexation of the Kherson region. Finding a constitutional solution to the problem of the occupation is their political priority and Russia will be ready to rig the vote to achieve an acceptable result.
1598 days back
The occupiers are planning to hold a fake referendum in the temporarily occupied territories, namely in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions on September 11 - the "single voting day" in the Russian Federation. However, the resistance of the resident will prevent this - Center for National Resistance
1598 days back
The European Council granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. This decision was unanimously supported by the leaders of all 27 EU member states during the summit in Brussels on June 23 - President of the European Council Charles Michel
1600 days back
75% of Ukrainians believe that things in Ukraine are moving in the right direction, 13% - the opposite opinion. 93% of respondents are sure that Ukraine will be able to repel the attack of Russia - poll of the sociological group "Rating" on June 18-19
1601 days back
The Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal in Lviv, on the suit of the Ministry of Justice, banned the activities of the Opposition Platform - For Life party on the territory of Ukraine. All property of the political force will be transferred to the ownership of the state. The decision can still be challenged in the Supreme Court.
1605 days back
The leader of the "DPR" Denis Pushilin wants to annex the occupied Donetsk region to Russia through a "referendum" after the completion of the so-called "military special operation". He hopes this will happen before the end of 2022.
1606 days back
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov: the Russian Federation takes off all the masks and puts the Russians in control of those territories that are captured. This once again suggests that they will probably not hold "referendums", but will simply appoint Russians to positions
1611 days back
The Russian military decided to make Melitopol the "capital" of the temporarily occupied Zaporozhye region and are preparing to hold a "referendum" there on the region's accession to the Russian Federation - the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov said on the air of a nationwide information marathon
1612 days back
So far, two dates for the referenda are being discussed. The first is “in mid-July, if the situation at the front allows it.” And the second, "more real" one - on September 11, on a single voting day in Russia (the gubernatorial elections will be held on the same day) - the publication "Medusa"
1612 days back
The publication "Medusa" citing three sources close to the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation: "LDNR" and the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions are planned to be merged into one federal district within Russia. The district should appear after referendums are held in these territories
1612 days back
Aleksey Arestovich, adviser to the head of the President’s Office: “I have a question. You, gavriks of the Kremlin, what kind of referendum if the Ukrainian Armed Forces are almost 20 kilometers from Kherson? This is the creation of virtual reality”
1613 days back
Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov: On June 7, a tour of the high leadership of the Russian Federation took place on the territory of Melitopol. After that, they started talking openly about a pseudo-referendum. But today, even at gunpoint, it will not be possible to gather people
1613 days back
Kirill Stremousov, appointed by the Russian Federation as "Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration," said that a "referendum" in which the inhabitants of the region will decide whether to join Russia will be held this year. He also said that the decision on this matter had been made - preparations for the "referendum" had already begun.
1613 days back
The head of the Kherson OVA Gennady Laguta: On June 6, a large meeting of collaborators was held in the regional state administration of Kherson with the participation of the deputy head of the presidential administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko. He set the task "by autumn to prepare a referendum on the inclusion of the region into the Russian Federation"
1613 days back
Russian-appointed representative of the "administration" of the Zaporozhye region Vladimir Rogov said that preparations are already underway for a "referendum" on the entry of the Zaporozhye region into the Russian Federation. It will take several months, and the "referendum" itself will be held this year.
1614 days back
Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration, visited Russian-controlled Melitopol. After that, Melitopol begins to "prepare for a referendum" - this was reported by the "mayor" of the city Galina Danilchenko
1614 days back
The idea of holding a referendum on the accession of the Zaporozhye region to Russia is being discussed, but it is not advisable to do this before the liberation of the capital of the region - said collaborator, the so-called "first deputy head of the military-civil administration of the Zaporozhye region" Artem Sharlay
1618 days back
"Deputy head of the military-civilian administration" of the Kherson region Kirill Stremousov: "A referendum is not on the agenda today. After the situation in the region is completely stabilized, we will talk about a plebiscite"
1619 days back
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov: Holding a "referendum" on the entry of Donbass into the Russian Federation in the current conditions is hardly possible, first you need to ensure the security of the "republics"
1620 days back
"Referendum" on the entry of the DPR, LPR and Kherson region into Russia can be held simultaneously in July - this was stated by a member of the negotiating group with Ukraine, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party Leonid Slutsky
1620 days back
"Referendums" on accession to Russia of Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions can be held within a year - says "senator of the Federation Council from Crimea" Sergei Tsekov
1620 days back
In the Russian party, the authorities declare that the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine will become part of the Russian Federation. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary of the General Council of "United Russia" Andrey Turchak
1623 days back
This parliament can work longer than the allotted time - if martial law is extended. The Zelensky team is not sure that the war will end at least half a year before the election date October 29, 2023 - RBC-Ukraine, citing sources in the Rada and Bankova
1623 days back
The head of the Nikolaev regional military administration, Vitaly Kim, said that he would not run for the next presidential election: "I don't know how I can be useful to the region or the state, but I will say this: I'm going for the president"
1624 days back
It is now impossible to hold a "referendum" in the Kherson region due to prolonged hostilities. This will not happen until autumn, Reuters reports, citing collaborator Kirill Stremousov.
1626 days back
"DPR" leader Denis Pushilin: The results of the "referendum" on joining the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the Russian Federation are quite obvious and understandable. But it will be advisable to approach it on a practical plane when we reach the borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk "people's republics"
1629 days back
Only 10% of Ukrainians are ready to support Ukraine's decision to give up some of its territories to achieve peace, 82% are categorically against any territorial concessions - KIIS telephone survey
