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New Regions That Became Part of Russia

13:37 GMT, 5 October 2022
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On October 5, President Vladimir Putin signed a constitutional law making the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, Kherson region and Zaporozhye region parts of the Russian Federation, after both chambers of parliament ratified the treaties.
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This was the final step after the four territories held referendums on joining Russia on September 23-27, showing high turnout despite constant threats from Ukraine and multiple shellings.
Results were overwhelmingly in support of the motion: 99.23% in the DPR, 98.42% in the LPR, 87.05% in Kherson region and 93.11% in Zaporozhye region backed joining Russia.
New regions that became part of Russia
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