Kremlin says Zelensky is now seizing Russian soil

Putin's legal ploy means Russian conscripts can be sent to Ukraine

As Kherson falls, the annexations look silly
but are used to rationalize Putin's shading of Russian law

Ukraine forces entered Kherson after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it has captured since its invasion began in February. The withdrawal of 30,000 troops was Moscow’s third major retreat of the Ukraine war.

The Kremlin said the withdrawal will not change the status of the region, which Moscow has proclaimed part of Russia.