Sep 30, 2022CONTEXT

Russia declares annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Russia declared four Ukrainian regions annexed, but the UN General Assembly later condemned the move and called on states not to recognize the territorial changes.

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ReutersENJun 14, 2024News article
With 143 Votes in Favour, 5 Against, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Condemning Russian Federation’s Annexation of Four Eastern Ukraine Regions
United NationsENOct 12, 2022News article

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