Thread by @RussianEmbassy

#Referenda conducted in #DPR, #LPR, #Kherson and #Zaporozhye regions are based on the fundamental principle of self-determination contained in the #UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act. 1/5

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They are the direct result of Kiev’s continued atrocities, discrimination & suppression against 🇷🇺speaking population over past 8 years. 🇺🇦Gov clearly did not represent a large number of 🇷🇺speaking population of Ukraine, did not respect people’s right for self-determination. 2/5

We welcome accession of these regions on the basis of free & democratic processes and international law. Outrageous reaction in the West proves that they are ignoring reality on the ground, want to deny the population the right to make free & informed choice about its future. 3/5

#Russia will not hesitate to use all available means to ensure protection of its entire territory. Statements by President #Putin on the point are fully in line with standing military doctrine clearly specifying options & instruments of deterrence against external aggression. 4/5

We urge #UK and its #NATO allies to stop the supply of weapons and ammunition to the Ukrainian armed forces and its neo-Nazi para-military detachments. These actions only serve to prolong the suffering of the peaceful population of #Ukraine. 5/5