Washington: President Putin declared the Ukrainian cities of Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk and Luhansk as his part, on which the United States expressed indignation and tightened sanctions on Russia.
Russian President Putin announced the results of the referendum at an official ceremony, declaring Kherson, Zaporozhye, Donetsk and Luhansk as part of Russia and claiming control of 15 percent of Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden said that he condemns the occupation of Ukraine's sovereign territories by intimidation and threats. Russia is insulting peaceful nations by violating international law and violating the UN Charter.
The statement from the White House added that in response to this illegal move, Russia is imposing increasingly tougher sanctions, while the G7 coalition also supports imposing sanctions on any country that annexes Ukrainian territories. Will support Russia on accession.
