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Ukrainians involved in Russian-backed referendums face treason charges

Ukrainians involved in Russian-backed referendums to annexe large swathes of the country face treason charges, and at least five years in jail.

Ukraine's presidential adviser said as voting in four regions entered its last day -"We have lists of names of people who have been involved in some way. They will be prosecuted for treason. They face prison sentences of at least five years."