Donetsk and Lughansk republics and Kherson and Zaporozhye regions integrate with Russian Federation

22 September 2022

Referenda are taking place in Donetsk and Lughansk republics and Kherson and Zaporozhye regions in preparation for their integration with the Russian Federation. Voting is taking place 23 to 27 Sept 2022.

When these Novorossiya territories are part of the Russian Federation they will be given the full protection of the Russian Federation.


Statements from Vladimir Putin and Sergey Shoigu

Vladimir Putin spoke to the entire Russian nation on Wednesday morning, 21 September 2022. This was followed an address by the Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu.

  • Putin: Partial mobilisation in Russia with 300,000 reservists called up. 21 Sept 2022. Play
  • Sergey Shoigu explains reasons for partial mobilisation. 21 Sept 2022. Play


Resources from New Atlas, Military Summary, Duran, RT and TASS

  • New Atlas: Immediate referenda. 21 Sept 2022. Play
  • Military Summary. 20 Sept 2022. Play
  • Duran: Referenda in LPR, DPR and Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. 20 Sept 2022. Play
  • Donetsk and Luhansk republics and Kherson region unite with Russia. 20 Sept 2022. Play
  • Reports from Russian press. 22 Sept 2022. Items