'If it wasn't so tragic, we'd laugh', says French President Macron about Russia holding referendums in Ukraine
This comes as Russia announced it would be holding referendums in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine over the coming weeks. 'It's an imitation of democratic norms,' said President Macron.
Tuesday 20 September 2022 18:54, UK
The referendums will reportedly take place between 23 and 27 September and will ask residents about formally joining the Russian Federation.