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1573 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"
1573 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
1574 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”
1574 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
1574 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.
1575 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"
1575 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.
1575 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
1576 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
1579 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"
1581 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"
1582 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
1582 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
1582 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
1584 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
1584 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"
1585 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.
1588 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"
1590 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
1590 days back
KIIS poll: 42% of Ukrainians support security guarantees for Ukraine from countries such as the US, UK, France, Germany as an alternative to joining NATO. 39% of Ukrainians are exclusively in favor of joining NATO
1590 days back
Meduza: According to sources close to the Russian presidential administration, Putin has not abandoned the idea of holding "referendums" on the inclusion of the occupied Donbass and the Kherson region into the Russian Federation. When exactly depends on the situation at the front. The most realistic date is September 11
1591 days back
A new deputy group "Restoration of Ukraine" has been created in the Verkhovna Rada. It included 17 people's deputies: former members of the Opposition Platform for Life faction and several deputies from the Servant of the People. Co-chairs Igor Abramovich (elected on the list from the Opposition Platform for Life) and Maxim Yefimov (majority voter from Kramatorsk)
1591 days back
Mayor of Kherson Igor Kolykhaev: I can assume that more substantive discussions about the referendum will begin closer to December 2022. If by that time the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not take decisive steps and actions towards the liberation of the Kherson region, then, indeed, it may be too late
1593 days back
Leonid Slutsky, a member of the negotiating delegation, actually confirmed the plans to hold "referendums" in the L/DNR: "There will be "significant events" here in the coming months. The population of the "DNR" and "LNR" will express their position, as earlier in the Crimea and Sevastopol, as they themselves consider how to live on. This is their own position, not Kyiv's."
1593 days back
Collaborator Kirill Stremousov: “I won’t tell you that there will be a referendum. We don’t want to be examples of the creation of republics, because in fact we are, I emphasize, the Kherson region and the Kherson region will become part of Russia, as a full-fledged subject of the Russian Federation”
1597 days back
Press service of the Zaporizhzhya Regional Military District: The occupiers were instructed to prepare Energodar for a "referendum". The Russians want to create an informational picture, allegedly the residents of the city express their desire to join Russia, but in fact, finally connect the Zaporizhzhya NPP to Rosatom
1598 days back
Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Vadim Denisenko: It seems that the Kremlin has decided to postpone the issues of referendums in the occupied territories for several months. They can be held on September 11, but this is a conditional date and, perhaps, symbolic for Russians
1599 days back
The mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, reports that the Russian invaders are preparing to hold a pseudo-referendum: "The invaders are trying to restore the register of those people who remained in Melitopol today and use it. Apparently, unfortunately, they are preparing for some kind of "referendum"
1600 days back
Ukrainian intelligence: A pseudo-referendum in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular in Kherson, Mariupol and other occupied cities, can be held by the Russian Federation on September 11 - the single voting day in the Russian Federation
1573 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"
1573 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
1574 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”
1574 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
1574 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.
1575 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"
1575 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.
1575 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
1576 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
1579 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"
1581 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"
1582 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
1582 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
1582 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
1584 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
1584 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"
1585 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.
1588 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"
1590 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
1590 days back
KIIS poll: 42% of Ukrainians support security guarantees for Ukraine from countries such as the US, UK, France, Germany as an alternative to joining NATO. 39% of Ukrainians are exclusively in favor of joining NATO
1590 days back
Meduza: According to sources close to the Russian presidential administration, Putin has not abandoned the idea of holding "referendums" on the inclusion of the occupied Donbass and the Kherson region into the Russian Federation. When exactly depends on the situation at the front. The most realistic date is September 11
1591 days back
A new deputy group "Restoration of Ukraine" has been created in the Verkhovna Rada. It included 17 people's deputies: former members of the Opposition Platform for Life faction and several deputies from the Servant of the People. Co-chairs Igor Abramovich (elected on the list from the Opposition Platform for Life) and Maxim Yefimov (majority voter from Kramatorsk)
1591 days back
Mayor of Kherson Igor Kolykhaev: I can assume that more substantive discussions about the referendum will begin closer to December 2022. If by that time the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not take decisive steps and actions towards the liberation of the Kherson region, then, indeed, it may be too late
1593 days back
Leonid Slutsky, a member of the negotiating delegation, actually confirmed the plans to hold "referendums" in the L/DNR: "There will be "significant events" here in the coming months. The population of the "DNR" and "LNR" will express their position, as earlier in the Crimea and Sevastopol, as they themselves consider how to live on. This is their own position, not Kyiv's."
1593 days back
Collaborator Kirill Stremousov: “I won’t tell you that there will be a referendum. We don’t want to be examples of the creation of republics, because in fact we are, I emphasize, the Kherson region and the Kherson region will become part of Russia, as a full-fledged subject of the Russian Federation”
1597 days back
Press service of the Zaporizhzhya Regional Military District: The occupiers were instructed to prepare Energodar for a "referendum". The Russians want to create an informational picture, allegedly the residents of the city express their desire to join Russia, but in fact, finally connect the Zaporizhzhya NPP to Rosatom
1598 days back
Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Vadim Denisenko: It seems that the Kremlin has decided to postpone the issues of referendums in the occupied territories for several months. They can be held on September 11, but this is a conditional date and, perhaps, symbolic for Russians
1599 days back
The mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, reports that the Russian invaders are preparing to hold a pseudo-referendum: "The invaders are trying to restore the register of those people who remained in Melitopol today and use it. Apparently, unfortunately, they are preparing for some kind of "referendum"
1600 days back
Ukrainian intelligence: A pseudo-referendum in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular in Kherson, Mariupol and other occupied cities, can be held by the Russian Federation on September 11 - the single voting day in the Russian Federation
