Any territory that is formally incorporated into the Russian Federation “will benefit from full protection,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.
“All the territory of the State of Russia that has been or can be formalized in the Constitution of our country will certainly benefit from full protection,” Lavrov told a news conference in New York.
“How can it be different? All laws, doctrines, concepts and strategies of the Russian Federation are applicable throughout its territory,” he added.
Lavrov’s comments came a day after four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine began voting in referendums on joining Russia, according to its separatist leaders – a process that continues on Monday.
Referendums are illegal under international law and considered “a sham” by Western governments and Kiev.
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced immediate intensified military measures on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, adding: “If the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will certainly use all means at our disposal to protect Russia and our country.” people.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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