Moscow is all set to hold 'sham' referendums in parts of Ukraine on joining Russia “in coming weeks,” says a senior Biden administration official, warning Russian 'land grab' will not go unchallenged
"We expect Russia to manipulate the results of these referendums and falsely claim Ukrainians want to join Russia," says a senior Biden administration official and warns the"land grab" will not go unchallenged.
Moscow is all set to hold "sham" referendums in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine on joining Russia but its officials fear the low turnout could mar the entire exercise, a senior Biden administration official has said. Citing intelligence inputs, the official emphasised that Russian officials are concerned there will be poor turnout and the vote lacks legitimacy "likely because of the damage Russia has caused to Ukraine and widespread local opposition to the occupation."
Washington will bring additional sanctions against Moscow and its "puppet officials" it has placed in the region in the event of referendums, he said.
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