Moscow-Held Regions Of Ukraine In 'Sham' Vote To Join Russia

The transcript discusses referendums held by separatist groups in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, asking if they want to join Russia. Ukraine's president and Western leaders have denounced the vote as a farce. President Biden stated that annexation would violate Ukraine's sovereignty and the UN Charter, escalating the war. If annexed, Russia could claim attacks on these areas as attacks on itself, potentially justifying the use of nuclear weapons.

What are the separatist groups within the occupied areas asking people to decide in the referendums?

How did Ukraine's president and Western leaders respond to the referendums?

What did President Biden say about the annexation of the territories?

What potential justification could Russia claim if the territories are annexed?

What implications could the annexation have on the use of nuclear weapons by Russia?