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Singapore says Russia's annexation of 4 Ukrainian regions violates international law

Singapore said on Saturday (Oct 1) that Russia's decision to formally annex four Ukrainian regions violates international law and the UN Charter. “The decision by the Russian Federation to formally annex the occupied Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson violates international law and the UN Charter," said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said he is only ready for peace talks if and when Russia has a new president. ”The proclamation of Russian rule over 15 per cent of Ukraine - the biggest annexation in Europe since World War II - came after referendums that were denounced by Kyiv and Western governments as illegal and coercive. He signalled that he was ready to continue what he called a battle for a "greater historical Russia", slammed the West as out to destroy Russia and accused Washington and its allies of blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in a grand ceremony in Moscow on Friday. During his address to Russia's political elite, Putin said that the move, which has been condemned by the West, is irreversible and urged Ukraine to negotiate a surrender. In response, the United States on Friday imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia, targeting hundreds of people and companies, including those in Russia's military-industrial complex and lawmakers. Therefore, we are ready for a dialogue with Russia, but with another president of Russia," Zelenskyy said. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. He added, however, that Kyiv remains committed to the idea of co-existence with Russia "on equal, honest, dignified and fair conditions". To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that its allies "do not and will not recognise any of this territory as part of Russia". "We call on all states to reject Russia's blatant attempts at territorial conquest These lands are Ukraine," he added.