Putin Claims Annexed Land In Ukraine Part of Russia. Zelenskiy Says He Will Never Negotiate With Putin.
As Putin faced a potential serious military reversal, he proclaimed Russia’s annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony. As the largest annexation in Europe since World War Two, the Russian declaration of rule over 15% of Ukraine was roundly rejected by Ukraine and western countries. New sanctions were announced by the United States, Britain, and Canada. According to Zelenskiy, his country has applied for fast track membership in NATO, and it …