EXPLAINER: The story behind Ukraine’s separatist regions
2 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: The story behind Ukraine’s separatist regions

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further fuel tensions with the West amid fears of Russian invasion. Putin’s move follows days of heightened tensions in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists that has left more than 14,000 people dead. With the Minsk deal stalled, Moscow’s hope to use rebel regions to directly influence Ukraine’s politics has failed but the frozen conflict has drained Kyiv’s resources and effectively stymied its goal of joining NATO — which is enshrined in the Ukrainian constitution. PUTIN RECOGNIZES REBEL REGIONS’ INDEPENDENCE Putin’s recognition of the rebel-held territories’ independence effectively shatters the Minsk peace agreements and will further fuel tensions with the West.

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Opinion: Will Trump strike a deal letting Russia partition Ukraine?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion: Will Trump strike a deal letting Russia partition Ukraine?

LA Times  

Unlike during his first term in the White House, President-elect Donald Trump now appears determined to keep many of his campaign promises. His Cabinet nominations — from the Kremlin-friendly Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence to the conspiracy-loving vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services — confirm his commitment to a scorched-earth campaign …

Is Russia plotting to divide Ukraine into 3 regions?
1 month ago

Is Russia plotting to divide Ukraine into 3 regions?

India Today  

The echoes of war grow louder in Eastern Europe, with chilling reports suggesting that Russia may be pursuing an audacious and deeply concerning strategy to reshape global power dynamics — and dismantle Ukraine in the process. The plan allegedly details an approach that could carve Ukraine into three distinct parts, fundamentally altering the nation’s sovereignty and its role on the …

Ukraine Peace Conference: 80 countries agree that respect for territorial integrity will help achieve ‘lasting peace in Ukraine’
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine Peace Conference: 80 countries agree that respect for territorial integrity will help achieve ‘lasting peace in Ukraine’

The Hindu  

Eighty countries have jointly called for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia-Ukraine war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in. The ‘path to peace’ The final document said the U.N. Charter and “respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty…can and will serve as a basis …

Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws absorbing four Ukrainian regions into Russia, a move that finalizes the annexation carried out in defiance of international law. Russia faces mounting setbacks on the battlefield, with Ukrainian forces retaking more and more land in the east and in the south — the very regions Moscow has pushed to annex. On the battlefield …

Russia’s Putin signs laws annexing occupied Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s Putin signs laws annexing occupied Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin formalises a move that Ukraine and its Western allies have condemned as a meaningless ‘sham’. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws to formally absorb four Ukrainian regions into Russia, following referendums in those areas that Kyiv and its Western allies called a meaningless “sham”. “Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed four federal constitutional laws on the entry …

Putin signs treaties annexing Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin signs treaties annexing Ukrainian regions

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties Friday to annex occupied areas of Ukraine and said he would use “all available means” to protect the territory that Ukrainian and Western officials said Russia was claiming illegitimately and in violation of international law. Putin and his lieutenants have bluntly warned Ukraine against pressing an offensive to reclaim the regions, saying Russia …

Russia to annex 4 occupied Ukraine regions at major ceremony today| Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia to annex 4 occupied Ukraine regions at major ceremony today| Top points

Hindustan Times  

In a major escalation of the ongoing war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin, “I order the recognition of the state sovereignty and independence of the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, located in southern Ukraine,” Putin was quoted as saying in the decrees. US President Joe …

Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson

Al Jazeera  

Putin to host formal ceremony in Moscow after declaring Ukrainian lands ‘independent’ in major escalation of conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the “independence” of the Ukrainian regions Zaporizhia and Kherson as Moscow prepares to formally proclaim the annexation of Ukrainian territory in a major escalation of its seven-month invasion. “I order the recognition of the state sovereignty and …

Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera  

The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents a major escalation in the seven-month war. At the ceremony on Friday, Putin said Russia has “four new regions”, calling the residents of Ukraine’s occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions “our citizens forever”. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg accused Putin of provoking “the most serious escalation” of the …

Russia poised to annex occupied Ukraine after sham vote
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia poised to annex occupied Ukraine after sham vote

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia positioned itself Wednesday to formally annex parts of Ukraine where occupied areas held a Kremlin-orchestrated “referendum” on living under Moscow’s rule that the Ukrainian government and the West denounced as illegal and rigged. “Regardless of Russia’s claims, this remains Ukrainian territory and Ukraine has every right to continue to fight for their full sovereignty,” said White …

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums
2 years, 2 months ago

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums

NPR  

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images KHARKIV AND ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, and MOSCOW — Four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine appeared to vote overwhelmingly in favor of joining the Russian Federation, according to Russian state media. Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP On …

Russia is holding referendums to claim more parts of Ukraine. The West says they are illegal shams — here's why
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia is holding referendums to claim more parts of Ukraine. The West says they are illegal shams — here's why

ABC  

Residents in four occupied regions of Ukraine are being pressured by their Russian-backed officials to vote in a self-styled referendum to classify parts of the country as Russian territory. Voting is taking place in self-styled Donetsk and the Luhansk People's Republics, which Mr Putin recognised as independent just before the invasion, and Russian-controlled areas of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions …

Russia holds breakaway polls in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia holds breakaway polls in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Moscow-held regions of Ukraine were voting Friday on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as an unlawful land grab. Denis Pushilin, a pro-Russian separatist leader in the Donetsk region — which makes up part of the industrial Donbass region — said in a Telegram post that "Donbas is Russia". In Donetsk …

Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia

Al Jazeera  

Referendums will continue until Tuesday and are seen as paving the way for Moscow’s annexation of the territories and an escalation of the war. “If this is all declared Russia territory, they can declare that this is a direct attack on Russia so they can fight without any reservations,” Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai told Ukrainian TV. I’m afraid I …

Will Moscow-held regions of Ukraine become part of Russia? Referendum begins
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Moscow-held regions of Ukraine become part of Russia? Referendum begins

India TV News  

Highlights The separatist regions of Ukraine started voting on referendum to join Russia. Russia Ukraine news: The separatist or Moscow-held regions of Ukraine on Friday started voting on the referendum to join Russia. The development came two days after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the military mobilization of Russian citizens. The Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine had earlier declared …

4 Ukrainian regions schedule votes this week to join Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

4 Ukrainian regions schedule votes this week to join Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia. “It’s an act of desperation for Russia, but it is not going to help them.” U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States would “never recognize this territory as anything other than part of …

4 Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

4 Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia

The Hindu  

The separatist leaders of four Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine said on Tuesday they were planning to hold votes starting later this week for the territories to become part of Russia as Moscow loses ground in the war it launched. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also said that folding Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine into Russia itself would make their …

Four Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Four Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia. Former President Dmitry Medvedev said folding regions into Russia itself would make redrawn frontiers "irreversible" and enable Moscow to use "any means" to defend them. Pressure within Russia and from Moscow-backed leaders in Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine …

Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine plan annexation votes
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine plan annexation votes

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine and its allies condemn plans for referendums amid concern it risks an escalation of the seven month crisis that began with Russia’s invasion. Ukraine has every right to liberate its territories and will keep liberating them whatever Russia has to say.” Votes will take place in the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk republics of the Donbas region, which Russian President …

Understanding Russia’s referendums in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Understanding Russia’s referendums in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The Kremlin has used the tactic before as it held a hastily called referendum in Ukraine’s Crimea region in 2014. On Tuesday, authorities in the separatist Luhansk and Donetsk regions that make up Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas abruptly announced that referendums on joining Russia. As Moscow goes ahead with the referendums and includes the four regions …

Ukraine cuts N Korea ties over recognition of separatist regions
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine cuts N Korea ties over recognition of separatist regions

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv severs relations after North Korea becomes only the third country to recognise the independence of two Russian-backed regions. Ukraine has severed relations with North Korea over Pyongyang’s recognition of two pro-Russian breakaway “people’s republics” in Ukraine’s east. Kyiv’s decision to cut ties with North Korea on Wednesday followed shortly after it emerged that Pyongyang had recognised the independence of …

Russia pounds rebel-claimed region, Ukraine pushes back
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia pounds rebel-claimed region, Ukraine pushes back

Associated Press  

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Russia redoubled its push for Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region Wednesday, with the Ukrainian military claiming to have repelled some advances and both sides reporting casualties. The Ukrainian armed forces General Staff said troops stopped enemy units advancing towards Sloviansk, a city in Donetsk, one of two provinces in the Donbas whose capture is among Moscow’s main goals. …

US: Russia plans to annex separatist statelets in Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

US: Russia plans to annex separatist statelets in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Moscow may annex Luhansk and Donetsk ‘republics’ in mid-May and turn Kherson into a proxy state, the US ambassador to OSCE says. The United States says it has “highly credible” intelligence reports that Russia is planning to annex two Ukrainian regions and declare a third “people’s republic” in the southeast. Moscow may annex the two existing proxy states – the …

Ukraine pleads for help, says Russia wants to split nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine pleads for help, says Russia wants to split nation

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday while another top official said Russia was trying to split the nation in two, like North and South Korea. Speaking after U.S. President Joe Biden said in a lacerating speech that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not stay in power — words the White House immediately sought …

The elements of a peace deal in Ukraine are clear — but the two sides can’t get there yet
2 years, 8 months ago

The elements of a peace deal in Ukraine are clear — but the two sides can’t get there yet

LA Times  

World leaders talk before taking a group photo Thursday during a NATO summit in Brussels. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has offered one public concession: He’s willing to abandon his quest for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Putin initially said was the reason for the war. He initially demanded the “denazification” of Ukraine’s government — his pejorative term for …

Russia plans a ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine: Intelligence chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia plans a ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine: Intelligence chief

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s military intelligence chief says Russia will try to divide Ukraine into two separate regions as the Russian advance on Kyiv stalls. Russia is considering “a Korean scenario” for Ukraine and splitting the country in two after failing to seize the capital Kyiv and overthrow its government, the Ukrainian military intelligence chief has said. “The occupiers will try to unite …

Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video
2 years, 9 months ago

Live updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian and Russian delegations held talks again Wednesday by video. After Tuesday’s negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a neutral military status for Ukraine was being “seriously discussed” by the two sides, while Zelenskyy said Russia’s demands for ending the war were becoming “more realistic.” ___ Associated Press writer Yuras Karmanau in Lviv contributed to this …

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | March 15, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | March 15, 2022

The Hindu  

Russia and Ukraine held a fourth round of negotiation talks via video conference, on March 14, 2022, with the two sides expressing some optimism. Russia’s foreign ministry on Tuesday announced sanctions on US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alongside several officials in a reciprocal response to Western measures. In response to Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, …

Ukraine's Parliament approves state of emergency
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's Parliament approves state of emergency

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, approved a declaration of a state of emergency in the entire Ukraine except for two eastern regions where it has been in place since 2014. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposed introducing a nationwide state of emergency earlier on Wednesday, as the country braces for a possible large scale military offensive from Russia. The …

'Who in Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right?' says Joe Biden
2 years, 10 months ago

'Who in Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right?' says Joe Biden

India Today  

US President Joe Biden accused Russia of starting an imminent war as Russian troops are deployed in the two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. In an address on Tuesday, Biden said, "Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right to declare these new so-called countries in territories that belong to his neighbours." Follow Russia-Ukraine crisis LIVE …

No intention of fighting Russia, but will defend every inch of Nato territory: US
2 years, 10 months ago

No intention of fighting Russia, but will defend every inch of Nato territory: US

India Today  

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned that "severe" sanctions would be announced shortly. The US's move comes after the Russian parliament allowed President Vladimir Putin to use its military outside the country. After Russia formally recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern …

Putin asks upper house to send Russian army to back Ukraine separatists
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin asks upper house to send Russian army to back Ukraine separatists

Hindustan Times  

Russian parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the Russian army outside the country to support separatists in Ukraine. Putin earlier in the day asked the Federation Council to approve the army's use outside the country to back separatists who have been fighting the Ukrainian army since 2014. The Ukrainian leadership has taken the …

Russia recognizes Ukraine-held areas as part of rebel areas
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia recognizes Ukraine-held areas as part of rebel areas

The Hindu  

Russia announced on Tuesday that its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extends to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces — further raising the stakes amid Western fears that Moscow’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine is imminent. “The Kremlin recognised its own aggression against Ukraine,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Twitter, describing Moscow’s move as a “New …

Ukraine Crisis |
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine Crisis |

The Hindu  

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated on February 21, 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role. Ambassador to the United Nations, dismissed “as nonsense” Mr. Putin’s announcement that Russian troops would be in the separatist area known as Donbas as peacekeepers, saying their presence is “clearly the basis …

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. Russia says it wants Western guarantees that NATO won’t allow Ukraine and other former Soviet countries to join as members — and Putin said Monday that a simple moratorium on …

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

MOSCOW: A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. Russia says it wants Western guarantees that NATO won’t allow Ukraine and other former Soviet countries to join as members — and Putin said Monday that a simple moratorium on Ukraine’s …

Russia-Ukraine News Updates: Biden announces sanctions against Russia but says still time for diplomacy
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine News Updates: Biden announces sanctions against Russia but says still time for diplomacy

India TV News  

In a quandary over President Vladimir Putin’s move to recognise the independence of Ukraine’s two separatist regions, China, a close ally of Russia, on Tuesday called for restraint while maintaining diplomatic silence on Moscow’s latest actions that ratcheted up global tensions. Putin on Monday recognised the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities paving …

Russia-Ukraine crisis: US introduces trade curbs, UK to step up sanctions
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis: US introduces trade curbs, UK to step up sanctions

India Today  

Tension along the Russia-Ukraine border escalated soon after Russia signed a ‘peace decree’, recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine — Donetsk and Luhansk — as independent entities during a ceremony in Moscow. Here’s how the world reacted to the development: UKRAINE Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that they " are not afraid" of Russia’s actions and added that he expects …

The story behind Ukraine's separatist regions | Explainer
2 years, 10 months ago

The story behind Ukraine's separatist regions | Explainer

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further fuel tensions with the West amid fears of Russian invasion. Putin’s move follows days of heightened tensions in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists that has left more …

Putin recognizes independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine amid invasion fears | 10 points
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin recognizes independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine amid invasion fears | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday recognised separatist areas in Ukraine as independent. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday recognised separatist areas in Ukraine as independent, further fuelling the West's tensions of an invasion on the neighbouring country. German Chancellor condemned Putin's decision, and said, "Putin recognising Ukraine rebels would be 'unilateral breach' of peace accords." In another worrying …

Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Putin said Moscow had recognised the independence of Ukraine’s separatist regions within their administrative borders, including territory controlled by Kyiv. Green light to deploy forces Putin made the announcement after Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council, unanimously voted to allow …

Russia-Ukraine: Why Putin recognised separatist-held regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine: Why Putin recognised separatist-held regions

Al Jazeera  

As international alarm grows, analysts say Moscow’s intention is to cause ‘permanent internal chaos’ in Ukraine. Putin’s announcement came as more than 100,000 Russian soldiers remain stationed on the Ukrainian border, with tens of thousands more taking part in training exercises in neighbouring Belarus, amid accusations of attacks by the Ukrainian military on rebel positions, sparking fears that Russia will …

Russia-Ukraine crisis: 5 things to know about Putin’s bold move
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis: 5 things to know about Putin’s bold move

Al Jazeera  

President Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine’s two rebel regions, further exacerbating tensions with the West. In a lengthy televised address to the nation on Monday, Putin announced the surprise decision, departing from a years-long policy which has seen Russia aligned with United Nations members that do not recognise the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics”. Russian-backed separatists in …

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian forces to 'maintain peace' in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian forces to 'maintain peace' in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has ordered his Defence Ministry to dispatch Russian forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions, the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, after he said Moscow would recognise their independence. Key points: Vladimir Putin, joined by Russia-backed separatist leaders, signed a decree recognising the independence of the breakaway regions In his address, Mr Putin delved …

What are Ukraine's separatist regions, and why is Russia sending 'peacekeepers' there provocative?
2 years, 10 months ago

What are Ukraine's separatist regions, and why is Russia sending 'peacekeepers' there provocative?

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially recognised the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine and ordered that Russian "peacekeepers" be sent in, fuelling Western fears that an invasion of Ukraine is imminent. The moves follow days of heightened tensions in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russian-backed separatists that …

Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean?
2 years, 10 months ago

Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean?

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the French and German leaders on Monday that he planned to sign a decree recognising two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. Pro-Russian activists react in a street as fireworks explode in the sky, after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, in …

Putin recognises independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin recognises independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in an emotional address on state-run television, despite warnings from the West this could trigger sweeping sanctions. "I believe it is necessary to take a long overdue decision, to immediately recognise the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's …

Putin to recognise Ukraine rebel territories as independent: Kremlin
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin to recognise Ukraine rebel territories as independent: Kremlin

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, February 21, 2022 recognised the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and paved the way to provide them military support — a direct challenge to the West that will fuel fears that Russia could imminently invade Ukraine. Putin orders forces to ‘maintain peace’ in eastern Ukraine The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir …

Russia's latest moves in eastern Ukraine take centre stage
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia's latest moves in eastern Ukraine take centre stage

Hindustan Times  

Hours after United States president Joe Biden indicated a willingness to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin if Russia did not proceed with an invasion -- Russia said it was “premature” to talk about any specific plans for a summit -- Moscow stepped up its political offensive, inched towards recognising eastern Ukrainian provinces as independent republics, and the military situation on …

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