Scholz: Germany does not recognize referendums on the entry into Russia of the “LDPR” and the occupied territories of Zaporozhye and Kherson regions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany does not recognize referendums on the entry of the "LDPR" and the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions into Russia. Der Spiegel, Scholz announced this According to upon his arrival in New York to attend the UN General Assembly.

“These fictitious referendums cannot be accepted because they are not covered by international law and the understanding reached by the world community,” said the head of the German government (TASS quote ) .

Scholz added that Russia should withdraw troops from Ukraine. “Ukraine has every right to defend the integrity and sovereignty of its country and its democracy, we support Ukraine in this,” he said.

The heads of the self-proclaimed "LNR" and "DNR" , as well as the occupying "authorities" of the Kherson region and the Zaporozhye region, on September 20 announced their decision to hold referendums on joining Russia. "Referendums" will be held there from 23 to 27 September. The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation has already promised to organize polling stations in Russia for voting in referendums and send Russian observers there.