Separatist leaders in four Russian-occupied regions in eastern Ukraine have announced plans to hold referendums on joining Russia later this week.
'Referendums are an act of desperation from Russians'
And French President Emmanuel Macron said the referendums will not be recognised by the international community.NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg tweeted:"Sham referendums have no legitimacy and do not change the nature of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. This is a further escalation in Putin's war. The international community must condemn this blatant violation of international law and step up support for Ukraine.
Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president who is currently deputy chairman of its Security Council, suggested the outcome of any referendums would be irreversible.
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