On Friday, Kremlin chief Putin signed internationally unrecognized membership agreements with the occupiers seconded by Moscow. The Duma had yet to approve it. Subsequent approval by the Federation Council is considered a formality.
The annexation, which violates international law, will only be completed with the adoption of numerous laws for the integration of the areas, which are also scheduled for Monday, including the automatic granting of Russian citizenship. The Federation Council must also pass these laws. So Putin has yet to sign the incorporation laws. A transition period is planned until 2026 until the laws are fully implemented.