There is growing dissent on the streets of Moscow where at least 1,500 protesters have been arrested as the Kremlin orchestrates what the west has labelled “sham referendums” in rebel-held regions of Ukraine. And as Reggie Cecchini reports, Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure are being shelled as the Russian president ramps up his assault to seize more territory.
- Canada ‘will not ever’ recognize ‘sham’ referendums, Trudeau reaffirms to Zelenskyy
- Pro-Moscow officials claim all 4 occupied regions in Ukraine voted to join Russia
- As referendums wrap up, Russia issues new nuclear warning to Ukraine, West