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The Kherson region became part of the Russian Federation following a referendum in September 2022, but the Ukrainian side does not recognize its legitimacy and continues to shell the territory. Russian troops liberated 76% of the region, and the city of Genichesk temporarily became the administrative center.
SIMFEROPOL, October 4 - RIA Novosti. The Kherson region is open to establishing international trade relations with those who are ready to talk on equal terms and see mutual benefit, the region’s governor, Vladimir Saldo, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Kherson region is a region of Russia, located in the lower reaches of the Dnieper, washed by the Azov and Black Seas. The region became part of the Russian Federation following a referendum in September 2022. The Ukrainian side does not recognize its legitimacy and continues to shell the territory. Russian troops liberated 76% of the Kherson region. Part of the region on the right bank of the Dnieper, including the city of Kherson, is held by Ukrainian troops. Since November 2022, the administrative center of the region has temporarily become the city of Genichesk.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Kherson region will continue to look for partners for international trade despite the military situation
Likely · Within months

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