Russia Poised To Annex Occupied Areas Of Ukraine After Sham Vote

The transcript discusses the announcement of secession from Ukraine to Russia, with referendums held in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Herson. The West calls these referendums a sham. Russia plans to annex these territories, escalating the conflict. The U.S. and its allies refuse to recognize the annexation and continue to support Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield emphasizes the unfairness of the referendum and highlights the military aid provided to Ukraine, totaling $54 billion, with an additional $3 billion pending approval.

Which regions in Ukraine were involved in the referendums to join Russia?

• Crimea, Sevastopol, Kherson, and Mykolaiv

• Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Herson

• Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, and Kharkiv

• Dnipro, Poltava, Sumy, and Chernihiv

What is the potential consequence of Russia annexing the territories that voted to secede?

• Russia treating attacks on these areas as attacks on its homeland

• Recognition of the territories by the United Nations

• Increased trade between Russia and Ukraine

• Immediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

How has the United States responded to Russia's actions regarding the annexation?

• By imposing sanctions on Ukraine

• By recognizing the territories as part of Russia

• By refusing to recognize the annexed territories as part of Russia

• By withdrawing all support for Ukraine

What amount of military aid has the US provided to Ukraine so far?

• $25 billion

• $54 billion

• $10 billion

• $100 billion

What additional financial support is included in a spending bill for Ukraine?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion