Ukraine called on the West to “significantly” increase its military aid to Ukraine after pro-Kremlin authorities in four Moscow-held regions of Ukraine declared victory in annexation votes.
“Ukraine calls on the EU, NATO and the Group of Seven to immediately and significantly increase pressure on Russia, including by imposing tough sanctions and significantly increase their military aid to Ukraine,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The statement also said that Russian-staged votes in four Ukrainian regions on becoming part of Russia were “null and worthless”, and that Ukraine would press on with efforts to liberate Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine “will never agree to any ultimatums.”