Live: Putin formally annexes four Ukrainian regions was conflict still rages
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed documents during a Kremlin ceremony to incorporate four Ukrainian regions following referendums slammed as a "sham" by the international community. The ceremony came as fighting continued in some of the occupied regions, with Ukrainian forces encircling the city of Lyman in the Donetsk region. Read our liveblog for updates and analysis. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed documents during a Kremlin ceremony to incorporate four Ukrainian regions following referendums slammed as a "sham" by the international community. The ceremony came as fighting continued in some of the occupied regions, with Ukrainian forces encircling the city of Lyman in the Donetsk region. Read our liveblog for updates and analysis. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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