CLEAN : US denounces as 'sham' Russian-planned referendums in Ukraine

The transcript discusses Russia's potential use of sham referenda to annex parts of Ukraine. It emphasizes that the United States will not recognize any such annexation and will continue to view the territories as part of Ukraine.

What is Russia's alleged purpose for conducting sham referenda?

• To increase trade

• To improve diplomatic relations

• To annex territories

• To gain international recognition

What is the potential future action mentioned regarding the territories?

• Return to Ukraine

• Immediate annexation

• No action

• Future annexation

What is the United States' position if Russia proceeds with annexation?

• The U.S. will recognize the annexation

• The U.S. will remain neutral

• The U.S. will never recognize the annexation

• The U.S. will support Russia

How does the U.S. view the territories in question?

• As part of Ukraine

• As independent states

• As disputed regions

• As part of Russia

What is the U.S. commitment regarding the territories?

• To impose sanctions

• To remain silent

• To recognize them as part of Ukraine

• To negotiate with Russia