Summary of Putin declares four areas of Ukraine as Russian in illegal annexation - BBC News

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President Vladimir Putin has declared four Ukrainian regions as part of Russia, following a process he depicted as referendums. This announcement is not going to be recognized by the Ukrainians, the International Community, or the White House.

• 00:00:00 Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared four Ukrainian regions as part of Russia, following a process he depicted as referendums. The announcement is not going to be recognized by the Ukrainians, the International Community, or the White House.
• 00:05:00 Today, President Vladimir Putin declared four areas of Ukraine as Russian in illegal annexation, angering the Ukrainian government. Putin also announced plans to ease citizenship restrictions for foreigners who wish to join the Russian army, in response to the military defeats on the battlefield by the Ukrainian government. This comes as thousands of Russian soldiers are mobilizing for an upcoming offensive in Ukraine.
• 00:10:00 Putin has declared four areas of Ukraine as Russian in an illegal annexation, which must be ratified by the Russian Parliament. This process is a rush and not quite happening to plan, with some areas still controlled by Ukrainian forces.