Live: Ukraine slams ‘Kremlin freak show’ annexation ceremony

Russia’s planned annexation ceremony is a “Kremlin freak show” without legal basis, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political advisor on Thursday hours after President Vladimir Putin announced a signing ceremony to annex four Ukrainian territories. The takeover follows referendums denounced as “a sham” by Western powers. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

Live: Ukraine slams ‘Kremlin freak show’ annexation ceremony
Russia’s planned annexation ceremony is a “Kremlin freak show” without legal basis, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political advisor on Thursday hours after President Vladimir Putin announced a signing ceremony to annex four Ukrainian territories. The takeover follows referendums denounced as “a sham” by Western powers. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).