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Russia recognizes independence of Ukraine separatist regions

DW

February 21, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

He made the announcement in a televised speech to the nation on Monday night.

The Russian leader signed a decree recognizing the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” (DPR) and the “Luhansk People’s Republic” (LPR) as independent. 

It laid out plans for “aid agreements” between Russia and the two separatist territories.  

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