Russia
is “working to annex Ukrainian territories”
that have come under its control in recent months, using the same
“instruction manual”
as for Crimea in 2014, the White House accused on Tuesday.
Moscow's representatives in those areas
"will hold puppet referendums on reunification with Russia
, "
"perhaps in September during Russian regional elections
," said John Kirby, who coordinates the Biden administration's communications on the issues. strategic issues.
