Kherson leader wants Putin to support referendum results on joining Russia
(Baonghean.vn) - According to TASS, the referendum will be held from September 23 to 27.
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A corner of Kherson. Photo: Reuters |
The head of the military-civilian administration of the Kherson Region, Vladimir Saldo, has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to support the choice of the people of the Kherson Region expressed in the upcoming referendum.
“On behalf of the public and residents of the Kherson region, recognizing the long-standing historical ties with the multinational people of the Russian Federation, in order to determine its international position, we ask you, Vladimir Vladimirovich, to support the choice of the people of the Kherson region for self-determination and becoming part of Russia when this decision is made in the referendum,” the statement posted on the regional government’s Telegram channel said.
Earlier, on September 20, the Kherson Region Public Council asked Saldo to immediately hold a referendum on joining Russia, after the content was unanimously supported by the council members. According to the Council Chairman Vladimir Ovcharenko, this decision was based on proposals and petitions from local public organizations and individuals. The vote was held from September 23 to 27.
