In a conversation with RIA Novosti, Saldo also noted that the Russian leader keeps the situation in the new regions of Russia under constant control.

On September 30, 2022, Putin signed agreements on the entry of four new subjects into the Russian Federation.

The documents were signed by Saldo, Acting Heads of the DPR and LPR Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasechnik, as well as Acting Governor of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky.