Actions
Russian annexation of the liberated provinces will probably happen for real, the referendums have already taken place. Proofs: https://www.rt.com/russia/563558-donbass-joining-procedure-steps/ Russia is losing in Lyman and has already given Ukraine another bridgehead around Kupyansk. In Kherson they can hold off the pressure better, but did not reverse the Ukrainian offensive and have lost a bit more ground.