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The annexation referendums, which began on Friday, are due to end on September 27 in the separatist regions of Donetsk and Lugansk (East), and in the regions of Kherson and Zaporijjia (South).
Ukraine demands that the UN Security Council meet urgently on this subject.
The Russian authorities have promised to repair the "mistakes" made in the context of the mobilization, after the summons of people supposed to be exempted.
The United States said on Sunday that it will act "decisively" if Russia uses a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
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Protests in the Republic of Dagestan
Protests against the mobilization appear to be continuing in the Russian republic of Dagestan, on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan, with videos showing clashes between police and the public.
Footage posted on social media shows police arresting protesters.
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In the event of a nuclear attack, the United States will act
The United States and its allies will act "decisively" if Russia uses a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, its national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said.
“We have communicated directly, privately and at very high levels to the Kremlin that any use of nuclear weapons will have catastrophic consequences for Russia, that the United States and our allies will respond decisively, and we have been clear and specific about what it will entail,” he said on CBS’ “Face The Nation” show.
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This live will be devoted to events related to the Russian offensive in Ukraine.