Live: Putin finalises approval of Ukraine annexations despite military reversals

Russian President Vladimir Putin formalised the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Wednesday despite major battlefield reversals in recent days, shrinking the amount of seized territory Moscow controls. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

Live: Putin finalises approval of Ukraine annexations despite military reversals
Russian President Vladimir Putin formalised the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Wednesday despite major battlefield reversals in recent days, shrinking the amount of seized territory Moscow controls. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).