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The Ukrainian army is increasing its advance on the city of Lyman, east of Donetsk.
Putin may also use nuclear weapons as Russia’s hold on these areas is weakened.
In the five-day referendum, 87% to 99.2% voted in favor of joining Russia.
Kyiv, The Ukrainian army is increasing its advance on the city of Lyman, east of Donetsk, amid ongoing preparations to annex four provinces of Ukraine. While Putin is going to officially announce the inclusion of three other Ukrainian provinces, including Donetsk, in Russia, the Ukrainian army is engaged in driving Russia out of these regions. According to a report by Reuters news agency, capturing the city north of the Donetsk region could open the way for Ukraine to enter the neighboring Luhansk region, which Russia has announced to join the country. Referendum.
Putin may use atomic bomb
Another concern for the whole world is that Putin may also use nuclear weapons if Russia’s hold on these areas weakens. Putin recently clarified via a video message that Moscow could use nuclear weapons to defend Russian territory if necessary. Now Russia has included Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson in these regions. However, despite Russian threats, Ukraine is insisting on taking back its territories.
Russia can today
Following the results of the referendums in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson, Putin is expected to announce the integration of these regions into Russia in a grand ceremony today. According to a Reuters report, 87% to 99.2% of people in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and south of Zaporizhia and Kherson voted to join Russia in five days of voting. These four provinces account for about 15% of Ukrainian territory.
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First Published: September 30, 2022, 14:50 IST
