Russian Annexations: Putin hosts ceremony annexing parts of Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday annexed four territories in Ukraine controlled by his army at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin and urged Kyiv to lay down its arms and negotiate an end to seven months of fighting. For more on Russia's annexations, FRANCE 24 is joined by Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasian Democracy Initiative. #Russia #Ukraine #annexation 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen