Russia’s constitutional court says Ukraine annexation treaties lawful

MOSCOW, Oct 2 (MENA) - Russia’s Constitutional Court on Sunday recognized as lawful treaties signed by President Vladimir Putin to annex four Moscow-occupied regions of Ukraine, according to court documents published online.

The court ruled to “recognize...as corresponding to the constitution of the Russian Federation” accords for Ukraine's Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk and Zaporizhzhia to become part of Russia.