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UK PM rejects Scottish independence referendum, citing Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected a request by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to hold a legally binding referendum on leaving the United Kingdom. With Johnson fighting for his political life in London, he told Sturgeon that rising costs, Covid-19, and Britain’s support for Ukraine are more …

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Sweden to reject referendum on NATO membership

Sweden does not plan to hold a referendum on the subject of NATO membership if its Parliament approves of the measure, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced on Thursday, suggesting that putting the matter to a vote would be a “bad idea.” “I don’t think it is an issue that …

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Referendum to join NATO not required – EU leader

The president of Finland, which borders Russia, says the widespread support for NATO expressed in recent opinion polls could pave the way for joining the US-led military bloc without a referendum. The attitude of the Finns towards NATO membership took a U-turn following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. “NATO needs to …

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Kremlin responds to Zelensky’s referendum idea

Russia has said that Kiev’s idea to put peace deal terms up for a referendum will only hurt the ongoing talks. Moscow launched a military campaign against Ukraine late last month. “We’re convinced that putting [the terms] before the public at this moment can only undermine the negotiations that are …

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Ukraine says any deal with Russia would be put to a referendum

While hinting at progress in talks with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that any “historic” compromises his negotiators agreed upon would be subject to approval by the entire country in a referendum.  “I explained to all the negotiating groups: when you talk about all these changes, and …

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Ukraine ‘does not rule out’ Donbass referendum – Zelensky

Zelensky was speaking to Kiev’s 1+1 TV network, following a call with the French President Emmanuel Macron. He was referring to Donetsk and Lugansk, which have been largely controlled by separatists, with Russian support, since shortly after the Kiev Maidan in 2014.    “I do not rule out a referendum on Donbass …

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