Any annexed territory will have Russia's ‘full protection’, says Sergei Lavro...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2022/sep/25/ukraine-annexed-territory-will-have-russia-protection-says-sergei-lavrov-video
Four Ukraine regions where votes are under way in 'referendums' will be under Moscow’s 'full protection' if annexed, says Lavrov