“We paid attention to this statement by the head of European diplomacy, which reflects the common position of the EU countries.
It, like many recent statements by Borrell, is permeated with a confrontational mood, is absolutely devoid of objectivity and cut off from reality, ”the diplomat said in a statement.
Zakharova called the accusations against Russia hypocritical, taking into account the fact that Brussels ignores the transformation of Ukraine "into a Nazi totalitarian state", where fundamental human rights and freedoms have been violated for many years.
“Referendums in the DPR and LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions are fully consistent with international law and are the realization of the legitimate rights of the inhabitants of these territories to self-determination and organization of life,” she stressed.
On September 23, in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as in the liberated territories of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, referendums began on the issue of joining Russia.
Borrell had previously threatened Russia with new sanctions if the vote went ahead.
He also added that the EU will continue to provide military support to Ukraine.