According to Observer Network , due to the recent large-scale counter-offensive operation by Ukraine, the situation in Russia and Ukraine has undergone new changes and has attracted much attention. Recently, Russian President Putin said that he understands the concerns of all parties about the current situation and that Russia will end the conflict as soon as possible. Russian media reported on the 20th that four regions including Khlsong , Lugansk hope to join the Russian Federation, and will hold relevant referendums from September 23 to 27. In this regard, Russia and Ukraine and Western countries represented by the United States have made statements.
Recently, the situation in Russia and Ukraine has undergone major changes. Ukraine, which has been relatively weak in conflicts in the past, launched a counterattack operation and frequently issued front-line good news. According to foreign media reports, Zelensky once publicly claimed that the performance of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield mainly depends on the situation of Western weapons aid.
There are many aspects of concern about the current situation in Russia and Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed Indian concerns when he met with Putin. Putin responded that Russia is very able to understand India and other countries' concerns about the situation, and will make every effort to resolve the problem and end it. At the same time, Putin emphasized that Ukraine's recent words and deeds show that it has basically abandoned resolving the conflict through negotiations.
According to foreign media reports, after Putin expressed his hope to end the conflict as soon as possible, Khlsson, Lugansk, Zaporozen and Donetsk announced that they would hold referendums to join the Russian Federation. It is reported that Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine announced at the same time on the 20th that they would hold a referendum on joining the Russian Federation from September 23 to 27. Subsequently, relevant officials of Zaporoze and Khlsson in the Uranus region also issued a similar notice, saying that they had signed an order on a referendum to Russia.
According to foreign media reports, relevant parties conducted a telephone survey on 4,000 respondents in the above four regions on September 19. The survey report shows that 83% of Lugansk's residents are supportive about the "joining the Russian Federation"; Donetsk's support rate is 80%; Zaporozhe and Khlsson's support rate is 72% and 65% respectively.
Russia, Ukraine and the West have made statements on the upcoming referendums in the four places in eastern and southern Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia's position has never changed, that is, people in relevant areas support themselves to decide their future. The speech of Vice Chairman of the Russian Security Conference Medvedev also clearly demonstrated the attitude of Russia, saying that the referendum in these regions is to "restore historical justice" and is "necessary".
Zelensky claimed that Ukraine's position in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict will not change due to the referendum on entry to Russia in the four regions of eastern and southern Ukraine, and the Ukrainian army will continue to carry out counterattacks.
In addition, the US White House also said that the US's attitude is as always, that is, it will not recognize and accept Russia's covetousness of Ukrainian territory. It is an irreversible fact that these territories belong to Ukraine, and the referendum to Russia will not change anything. At the same time, a spokesperson for the Pentagon claimed that the US side will not admit the "wrong" referendum results and will continue to provide military aid to the Ukrainian army with its allies.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg even directly issued a statement condemning the referendum on entry into Russia in the four regions of eastern and southern Ukraine, pointing out that this behavior seriously violates international law and will further intensify the situation in Russia and Ukraine.
Obviously, no matter what the final referendum of the four places in eastern and southern Ukraine, this will have an important impact on the situation in Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's counterattack may be more fierce, and Russia may also take more action with the desire of more people and Putin's promise to "end the conflict as soon as possible."
