Source: Global Times
[ Global Times Special Correspondent in Russia Sui Xin Global Times Reporter Xie Rongbin Global Times Special Correspondent Liu Yupeng Wang Yi] Starting from 8:00 on the 23rd local time, the referendum on joining the Russian Federation will be officially started in the Donetsk , Lugansk , Khelsson and Zaporoze regions, and the voting work will end on the 27th. The results of the referendum will be announced within 5 days. Russian "Opinion" reported on the 23rd that the All-Russian Social Opinion Research Center released the poll results conducted on the 22nd, showing that the vast majority of respondents in the four regions are preparing to participate in the referendum to support joining the Russian Federation. Among them, the proportion of supporters in Donbas is the highest, at 97%. On the 22nd, Ukrainian President Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Command to discuss the response to the referendum in four regions and the response methods.
People from all over the country vote nearby
Today, Russian TV reported on the 23rd that for safety reasons, for the sake of the vote, citizens will not be able to vote at the polling station 4 days before the referendum, and the referendum will be held near the residence or by visiting residents from door to door. On the 27th, people can go to the voting site to vote.
In an interview with the media, a resident of Luhansk said: "If we don't join Russia, we have no future. Many people in Donbas believe that joining the Russian Federation will provide people with stable lives and security." Donetsk leader Pushlin said on the 23rd that this is a historic milestone. Luhansk leader Paseknik spoke on the same day and said: "Today, our history will turn a new page." Former Khlsong Regional Councillor Zhuravko said that residents are very active in voting and all take to the streets to vote - they are not even afraid of the bombardment and sabotage activities of Ukraine against the referendum.
23, at the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs , a reporter asked, "United Nations Secretary-General Guterres recently expressed concern about the referendum plan for Russia to control Ukraine. He said that the act of one country to annex another country's territory by force or threatening force violates UN Charter and international law. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this?" Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that we have repeatedly stated our position on the Ukraine issue. We always advocate that all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be abide by, the reasonable security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously, and all efforts that are conducive to a peaceful resolution of the crisis should be supported. China calls on relevant parties to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and is willing to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in promoting the easing of the situation. On the first day of mobilization of
, 10,000 people signed up
Russia's Issue News said on the 23rd that Zimrynsky, spokesperson of the Mobilization Bureau of the Russian General Staff Department, said on the 22nd that the local mobilization recruits will involve infantry, tank soldiers, gunners, and drivers. One of the main conditions for recruitment is to have combat experience. He said that on the first day of local mobilization, more than 10,000 citizens registered with the military agency on their own without waiting for a subpoena. Russian President's press secretary Peskov said on the 23rd that the Kremlin is proud and deeply admired by those who go to military institutions to register on the first day of local mobilization.
CNN) said on the 23rd that after the Russian side announced a local mobilization, Russians began to purchase large quantities of tickets to flights to foreign countries. Excessive demand has led to the price of some flights rising by 10-15 times. Ukrainian State News Agency said on the 23rd that Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the 22nd that this shows the true emotions of residents in various regions of Russia. He called on the Russians to oppose mobilization and participation in the war. Russian newspaper Independent said on the 23rd that EU has begun to formulate the eighth set of sanctions against Russia. The new measures will include the EU allowing visas to Russians who evade mobilization.
large-scale prisoner replacement
Russian Ministry of Defense spokesman Konashenkov announced on the 23rd that the Russian army eliminated more than 510 Ukrainian armed personnel in Slaviyansk , Kramatolsk and Zaporoze and destroyed a large number of weapons and equipment.Konashenkov also said that in the past day, Russia shot down one MiG-29 fighter jet, two Su-25 attack aircraft, and 19 drones of Ukrainian troops. Russian Businessman said on the 23rd that recently, Russia and Ukraine held the largest prisoner of war exchange since the special military operation - Russia received 55 soldiers and Ukrainian opposition leader Medvedecuk; Kiev received 215 soldiers.
fierce battle is still continuing, and some voices even believe that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine may trigger the nuclear war in . In response, Alexander Venetitivov, deputy secretary of the Russian Federation Security Conference, said at a meeting commemorating the 360th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis in on the 23rd that a nuclear war can never be launched and there is no winner in the nuclear confrontation. He said: "Many Western politicians, public figures and experts often make nearly nuclear blackmail remarks irresponsible, talking publicly about the possibility of using weapons of mass destruction against Russia. These people should look at history... Even at the height of the confrontation of superpowers, the United States and its allies dare not advocate the theory of nuclear war threat."
