Putin recognises 2 separatist regions in Ukraine, dulling hopes for US-Russia summit | South China Morning Post

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on February 21, 2022 recognising Donetsk and Luhansk, separatist territories of Ukraine, as independent. Putin's recognition of rebel-held areas could provide a pretext to move his troops across the border. The US, EU and Britain have responded with economic sanctions …

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