【Latest News: Ushakov Comments on Zelenskyy's Statement About Holding a Nationwide Referendum on Territorial Issues in Ukraine】

On December 12, 2025, in Ashgabat, Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to the President of Russia, responded to a journalist's question during the intermission of the Turkmenistan's 30th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality Forum:

According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the entire Donbas region belongs to Russia. By the way, I would like to congratulate you on this holiday — today is the Day of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

Earlier this week, Zelenskyy stated that he allows holding a "nationwide referendum" on territorial issues in Ukraine.

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