“This is a farce. Russia isn’t even hiding.” Zelensky - about “referendums” in the occupied territories of Ukraine

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky commented on the “referendums on joining Russia” that took place in the Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine.

This farce in the occupied territory cannot even be called an imitation of referendums. We knew in advance what they would draw instead of the result. Even intelligence didn’t have to try very hard. The agreed upon figures for this farce were thrown into the media. Russia isn't even hiding.

The only rational response to such insolence of the occupier is even more support for Ukraine. And I thank our partners who confirm such support: defense, financial, sanctions.

Zelensky added that “any criminal actions by Russia will not change anything for Ukraine.”

We will act to protect our people in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, and in the Donbass, and in the currently occupied areas of the Kharkov region, and in Crimea.