Ukraine War: Putin Introduces Accession Treaties to State Duma for Ratification

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced the four treaties on accession of the four new regions to Russia to the State Duma for ratification, according to the Duma online database. “Ratify the treaty between Russia and DPR on accession of Donetsk People’s Republic to Russia as a new region, signed in Moscow on September 30, 2022,” one entry reads. Transition period on integration of new territories to Russia to last until 2026 The Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), the Kherson Region and the Zaporozhye Region are regarded as accepted to Russia starting September 30, with the transition…