Voting in four Russia-controlled regions of eastern Ukraine is getting close to an end as President Zelenskyy says Donetsk is 'No. 1 goal' because it was also Russia’s top priority as battle continues in 216th day Follow our live coverage: 👇
Tuesday, September 27, 2022Annexation polls organised by Kremlin-installed authorities in four regions of Ukraine mostly controlled by Russian forces were due to close on Tuesday, with Moscow's threats of nuclear weapons looming.
Russian forces in Ukraine this month have suffered serious setbacks, both in the east and south of the country, which observers say pushed President Vladimir Putin to rush ahead with the vote to cement Moscow's authority there.
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