Vladimir Putin formalizes the annexation of four regions of Ukraine; the West accused of wanting to make Russia “a colony”

The Russian capital is preparing for festivities this Friday, with restricted traffic and in particular a concert in the shadow of the Kremlin walls, during which Russian President Vladimir Putin could make an appearance. City workers set up giant banners in Red Square that read: « Donetsk, Louhansk, Zaporijia, Kherson : Russie ! »noted AFP journalists.