President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has issued a fresh warning to Russia about a “very tough” response from Ukraine if Moscow annexes four Ukrainian regions after what Kiev and the West say were fake referendums held by Russia at gunpoint.
A statement released by Zelenskiy’s office after a phone call with Italy’s prime minister did not refer to a ceremony on Friday at which President Vladimir Putin will sign documents proclaiming Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
“They (votes) are useless and do not change reality. Ukraine’s territorial integrity will be restored. And our reaction to Russia’s recognition of the results will be very harsh,” Zelenskiy said.
It was not immediately clear whether Zelenskiy spoke to Prime Minister Mario Draghi before or after the Kremlin announced Friday’s ceremony.
(Edited by Timothy Heritage, Reuters)
Source: CNN Brasil
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