Peskov linked the annexation of Donbass and Ukrainian territories with the will of local residents

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov believes that the timing and procedures for the possible entry of new territories into the Russian Federation depend on the will of local residents. Formerly Secretary of the General Council of United Russia Andrey Turchak said, which considers it right to hold a referendum in the Donbass and territories occupied by Russia on November 4, on the Day of National Unity. Head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov expressed the idea that since the referenda will not be recognized by the West, there is no need for them.

“We continue to say that this is mainly an issue that is related to the will of those people who live in these territories,” the spokesman commented on both of these positions.

Mr. Turchak is confident that referendums in Donbass will definitely take place before the end of the year. According to him, “there can be no doubt.” The Secretary of the General Council of “United Russia” referred to the results of social studies, which allegedly indicate the readiness of the inhabitants of Donbass to become part of Russia.

“In my opinion, in the current situation, the annexation of territories without referendums may be quite logical and justified … Recognition or non-recognition by certain states does not depend on how these territories are annexed,” wrote in his Telegram channel Sergei Aksenov. He added that it was a matter of political will.

Earlier, information was circulated in the media that referendums on the accession of the DPR and LPR to the Russian Federation could be held in the fall. For example, five sources spoke about this RBCclose to the presidential administration. By words Head of the DPR Denis Pushilin, referendums will be held after the troops of Russia and Donbass enter the administrative borders of the republic.

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Daria Erozbek