WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the Unites States does not recognize the results of a twin sovereignty referendum in eastern Ukraine.

Spokesman Jay Carney says it is also “disappointing” that Russia did not use its influence to stop the vote from happening. Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously said the referendum should be postponed, but the pro-Russian insurgents in eastern Ukraine still moved forward with the votes.

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