Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on the celebration of the Day of Reunification with Russia of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics (DPR and LPR), Zaporozhye and Kherson regions on September 30. The relevant document is published on the official site. portal legal information.
The explanatory note states that this event is based on the historical similarity of the peoples living on the territory of these regions and is a result of the expression of the will of millions of people, the determination of their political status and their implementation. economic and social development.
A year ago on this day, Putin signed agreements with the heads of the DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions on the inclusion of new regions in the Russian Federation.
The innovation will come into force from the date of official publication, that is, September 28.
Previously, general director of the association “Independent Public Monitoring”, head of the RF OP commission on public control and citizens’ objections Alena Bulgakova reportedIt was stated that in September 2022, referendums were held in which residents of the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions chose the present and future of Russia for themselves and their children, and also benefited from the right to self-determination guaranteed by the Constitution of the Russian Federation. International agreements.
Previously Lavrov said About Putin’s work in new regions of the Russian Federation.