Plebiscites in militarily occupied territories are forbidden under international law, their results are null and void *ab initio* and taken seriously by no one.
RT @NoYardstick: The occupying forces in Kherson Region now also want to hold a "referendum". The article doesn't mention a date, but likely the same as Luhansk.

Yes, it seems Russia is trying to stop the counteroffensive by means of annexation & threat of escalation.
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