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Ukrainian president threatens to leave talks if Russia holds “pseudo-referendums” in occupied territories

FILE PHOTO – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a joint press conference with European Council President Charles Michel after their meeting as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 20, 2022. REUTERS / Valentyn Ogirenko

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Kyiv, April 23 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv would abandon talks with Moscow if Russia annihilated the Ukrainian people in Mariupol and held “pseudo-referendums” to create “pseudo-republics” in Russian-occupied areas.

The Ukrainian president spoke at a press conference in Kyiv.

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Report by Natalia Zinets; writing by Tom Balmfort Editing by Raisa Kasolowski

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