Putin signs decrees, paving way to annex Kherson, Zaporizhzhia

Russia has moved a major step closer to formally annexing four occupied regions of Ukraine. It has set off widespread condemnation and promises of swift retaliation from Kiev.

The Russian President has signed decrees setting up the takeover of two of those territories, ahead of a formal announcement on Friday. But President Joe Biden says the US will never recognise Russian claims on Ukraine territory. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

[stefan]

I just signed a decree and annexed the parking lot at my neighbor's house. It's ours now... Slava Ukraini!

[gao]

On 2022.9.30, Putin did the same thing as what Hiitler did on 1938.9.30. XD

[navinasimoes]

But same people who are criticising this won't acknowledge the illegal annexation of Golan Heights

[Asiforever]

Why does UN not talk about Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories? Why double standards?

[sussus]

Meanwhile, Assssrael is anexing Palestinian owned lands and territories everyday - goes unnoticed 😂. Lesgo Putin!

[elliotjoseph]

Its November 10th and the Russian military are retreating Kherson.

[RK-gwgt]

Now finally there will be a direct land connection with Crimea..
Thank you so much Mr. Putin!

[mohamedasif]

Congrats Russia 🇷🇺
International community i.e West is heart broken 💔

[ismaelkariuki]

Putin live long life we love you protect africa

[imranshaikshaik]

God bless you sir, keep going
In SHA ALLAH.. Victory will be of Russia

[Dante_]

Bad decision. He signed his death penalty.

[warisish]

You must face accountable of illegal aggression invasion and war crime crime agains humanity genocide Ukarine people..

[philipbright]

We Africans love and support Russia 🥇🏆🌹