Live: EU to sanction organisers of Russia votes in Ukraine

The EU said Tuesday it will slap sanctions on organisers of "illegal" votes in four occupied regions of Ukraine that Russia is conducting as "referendums" with the aim of annexation. These annexation polls were due to close Tuesday, with Moscow's threats of nuclear weapons looming. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Sep 27, 2022 - 14:14
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Live: EU to sanction organisers of Russia votes in Ukraine
The EU said Tuesday it will slap sanctions on organisers of "illegal" votes in four occupied regions of Ukraine that Russia is conducting as "referendums" with the aim of annexation. These annexation polls were due to close Tuesday, with Moscow's threats of nuclear weapons looming. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).