Russia-controlled Kherson region to hold referendum on joining Russia on Sept 23-27

The Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Kherson region will stage a referendum on joining Russia between Sept. 23-27, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing local Russian-installed officials.

Russian-backed separatists in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics also said on Tuesday they will hold votes to join Russia on the same dates.

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