I actually screwed up posting that. Its a few years old. My mistake, sorry!
Here is a newer link:
https://www.silkroadbriefing.com/news/2022/09/21/russia-asks-sco-brics-countries-to-verify-donbass-referendums/
Russia has asked countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS to provide verification that the referendums are being held correctly.