What if Russia became a territory belonging to the Netherlands?

To denounce Vladimir Putin's policy, a Dutch comedian launched the idea of ​​an annexation referendum to unite the two countries.

This crazy proposal was broadcast on Thursday evening during the

De Avondshow program on the

NPO 1

channel ,

BFMTV

spotted

.

It obviously refers to the annexation referendums organized in the Donetsk, Lugansk and Kherson regions by the Kremlin since this Friday.

Arjen Lubach has decided to take a public stand.

In the video, the comedian begins by denouncing the actions of Vladimir Putin: "first he bombed them, then he drove out or murdered the pro-Ukrainian residents and now he asks the others 'do you want to belong to the Russia?"

“, quote our colleagues.

For him, the Russian President “is organizing a referendum in a country that is not even his own.

It's impossible.

And if it's possible, well we can do it too.

»

Russians: Do you want to join Holland?


(Namens Nederland, een referendum voor alle Russen: willen jullie bij Nederland horen?) pic.twitter.com/VcZgfNXHQv

— From Avondshow with Arjen Lubach (@deavondshowvpro) September 22, 2022

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Far-fetched arguments

The comedian has prepared a video message that is inspired by those broadcast during the period of the Soviet Union.

“Dear Russian citizens, from September 23 to 27 there is a referendum where you can vote if you want to be annexed by the Netherlands,” he explains to the camera.

He also mocks the Russian President: “Don't listen to Vladimir Putin's lies.

What it doesn't tell you is that Russia originally belonged to the Netherlands.

»

And Arjen Lubach does not lack arguments.

“Yes, Vladimir Putin will deny it, but look, he is drinking a Dutch beer with his king”, laughs Arjen Lubach posting a snapshot on which we see the head of the Kremlin actually tasting a beer with King Willem-Alexander.

The message, as funny as it is committed, underlines the similarity of the colors of the two flags.

“You just have to change the bottom white stripe and put it on top, you know?

While Vladimir Putin wants to mobilize 300,000 men to send them to the front, Arjen Lubach launches to the Russians: "When you belong to the Netherlands, your sons will not have to die in a stupid war against Ukraine".

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