BREAKING: Putin proclaims annexation of four Ukrainian regions, defying international law and despite facing a new battlefield setback

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Sep 30, 2022 BREAKING: Putin proclaims annexation of four Ukrainian regions, defying international law and despite facing a new battlefield setback Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Friday even as his forces were on the verge of another significant battlefield setback. "This is the will of millions of people," Putin said in a speech at a grand Kremlin ceremony to announce a move the United States, Ukraine and others have condemned as an illegal land-grab. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy