Annexation
Concept in political science
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| July 2024 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
British Army Chief of the General Staff Roland Walker predicted it would take Russia five years to fully control the four annexed regions, potentially costing over 1.5 million casualties.
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| September 9 2023 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the 'sham elections' in parts of Ukraine.
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| June 2023 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
A Gallup poll found 62% of US respondents supported Ukraine in regaining captured territories, even if it meant prolonging the war.
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| February 2023 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
A YouGov poll showed 63% of Swedish respondents supported Ukraine in the war until Russian troops leave all occupied territories.
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| January 2023 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Putin cited recognition of Russia's sovereignty over the annexed territories as a condition for peace talks with Ukraine.
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| December 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated that peace plans could only proceed if Ukraine recognizes Russia's annexation of the occupied regions.
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| November 11 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Ukrainian forces recapture Kherson City during the Kherson counteroffensive, marking a significant territorial recovery in the annexed regions.
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| October 19 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the annexed territories.
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| October 19 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia introduces martial law within the annexed and controlled areas, implementing legislation that allows for bans on public gatherings and widespread restrictions on personal liberty.
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| October 12 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
UN General Assembly passed Resolution ES-11/4, with 143 nations voting in favor, condemning the 'illegal so-called referendums' and demanding Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
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| October 3 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia's State Duma unanimously approved the annexations, with Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Donetsk and Luhansk would be annexed in their '2014 borders', while consultations would continue for Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. The Federation Council subsequently approved the annexations, and President Putin signed them into law.
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| October 1 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia implemented strict exit visa requirements for Ukrainians wanting to cross into Ukrainian-held areas, effectively creating a 'new Iron Curtain' with permission processes taking up to two weeks.
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| September 30 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
UN Security Council held a meeting to vote on a resolution condemning Russia's annexation, which failed due to Russia's veto. Ten countries voted yes, one voted no, and four (Brazil, China, Gabon, and India) abstained.
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| September 30 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia unilaterally declares annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts in Moscow, with a signing ceremony held at the Grand Kremlin Palace, attended by occupation authority heads and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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| September 29 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Kremlin published a state budget allocating 3.3 billion roubles (approximately US$59 million) for rebuilding the annexed regions.
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| February 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia began formal military occupations of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts in the first week following the invasion.
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| February 23 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Vladimir Putin delivered a televised address announcing a 'special military operation' in Ukraine, launching a full-scale invasion while claiming Russia had no plans to occupy Ukrainian territory.
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| February 21 2022 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia officially recognized the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic.
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| April 2014 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Pro-Russian separatists proclaimed the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine, with unofficial support from Russia.
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| February 2014 |
Russian annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
Russia occupied and annexed Crimea from Ukraine through a controversial referendum, which was mostly internationally unrecognized and condemned by the UN General Assembly.
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