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G7 leaders say they will never recognize Russia's 'scam' referendums.

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In a joint statement, the Group of Seven leaders condemned Russia's illegal referendums on the annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories. “We will never recognize these referenda, which appear to be a step toward Russian annexation, and we will never recognize purported annexation if it occurs," the statement reads.

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