Occupiers in Kherson Oblast also want immediate "referendum" on joining Russian Federation
ROMAN PETRENKO — TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2022, 13:07
Russian invaders in Kherson Oblast, following the Russian-sponsored militants in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, have called for an urgent "referendum" on joining the Russian Federation.
Source: Russian state-owned news outlet RIA Novosti; Volodymyr Saldo, Russian-appointed puppet leader of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, on Telegram
Details: It is noted that on 20 September, the so-called "Kherson Oblast Public Council" appealed to the occupation head of the region with the initiative to "immediately hold a ‘referendum’ on recognition as a federal subject of the Russian Federation."
The "referendum" will include online voting.
Collaborator Kirill Stremousov said that the invaders are already holding consultations with Russia on running a "referendum" and expect a turnout of up to 80%.
Updated: Later it became known that Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-appointed puppet leader of the occupied part of the Kherson Oblast, has decided to hold a"referendum" regarding the region's entry into Russia.
However, Saldo did not name any dates for holding the sham referendum.
Quote from Saldo: "I am sure that the Russian leadership will accept the results of the referendum and Kherson Oblast will become part of Russia.
I am sure that the entry of the Kherson Oblast into the Russian Federation will protect our region, as well as open up new opportunities on the way to returning to a peaceful life and become a triumph of historical justice.
I am convinced that the Russian people and Russian President Vladimir Putin will act as guarantors of the security and prosperity of our region."
Background:
- On 19 September, the so-called "public chambers" of the "LPR" and "DPR" demanded to immediately initiate "referendums" on recognising them as federal subjects of the Russian Federation.
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, is convinced of the need to hold sham "referendums" in the occupied parts of Donbas region and annex them to Russia, as this will allow the invaders to talk about an attack on the Russian Federation if hostilities continue.
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