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Putin to consider recognising rebel-held Ukrainian regions as independent states – BBC News

In a meeting with the Russian security council, Vladimir Putin has asked for the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics" to be recognised as independent states.

Russia-backed rebels in those areas – located in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region – have been fighting the Ukrainian military since 2014 but Moscow has not officially recognised their self-declared republics.

Ukraine and the West fear that if this happens, it could lead Moscow to openly send military forces into the area.

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  1. If Putin recognizes Russian held regions in Ukraine as independent then that would risk the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO as a defensive measure which would defeat his objective.

  2. This is a like a 21st century scene from the Second World War. Let’s all take a step back and consider the World we want, and who choose to listen to. Remember, old men suits talk, while young people in boots die!

  3. God this whole thing I wish as normal people who actually have to fight the nations battles information would be so much more crystal clear than it is. Anyone effected sending love , hope, and prayers to all of you. May peace prevail through all darkness. 🙏❤️

  4. For those who are interested, he recognized them as independent and signed agreements on mutual assistance (including military), and also demanded that Ukraine cease all hostilities.
    Update: ffs, I just translated Putin’s speech for you, there is not a single word of mine here. No need to write me angry comments just because I’m Russian.
    Update 2: Putin has just issued the following decree: “In connection with the appeals of the heads of the DPR and LPR to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, ensure that the armed forces of the Russian Federation carry out peacekeeping functions on the territory of the republics until the conclusion of the agreement.”
    If diplomacy doesn’t work, it’s definitely war.

  5. This is exactly what Putin did in Georgia back in 2008. Recognised South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Waited some time, provoked Georgians so they launched their attack and his mission was successful. Same thing is happening.

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