Yesterday at 23:53
Russian President Putin has recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed “Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics” in east Ukraine amid fears Moscow could launch an invasion. Putin urged lawmakers to sign treaties with Ukraine’s rebel regions, enabling Moscow’s military support for them.
Western countries reaction to Putin’s step:
The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) February 21, 2022
The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine.
The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 21, 2022
The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine.
The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements
— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) February 21, 2022
EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and determination in solidarity @ZelenskyyUa @POTUS
I have been wondering whether Putin was, in foreign policy, a “reformist” who wanted to improve the geopolitical situation of his country or a “revisionist” whose goal was to disrupt the international order. Tonight, I have the answer. Unfortunately. We have to resist.
— Gérard Araud (@GerardAraud) February 21, 2022
Recognition of Donetsk & Luhansk separatist ‘republics’ by Russia is intolerable violation of international law. It also means unilateral withdrawal from Minsk agreements. 🇱🇹 support to 🇺🇦 sovereignty and territorial integrity is ironclad.
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) February 21, 2022
https://twitter.com/P_Fiala/status/1495851341222195207
1/2 Recognition of two self-proclaimed 'republics' amounts to rejection of dialogue and blatant violation of international law. It is an act of aggression against Ukraine that must be met with unequivocal response & immediate sanctions. It is the only language Putin understands.
— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) February 21, 2022
I condemn #Russia recognition of Donetsk/Luhansk in #Ukraine. It erodes efforts to resolve the conflict & violates Minsk agreements. #NATO supports Ukraine sovereignty & territorial integrity. We urge Moscow to stop fuelling conflict & choose diplomacy. https://t.co/H4yczPG8XM
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) February 21, 2022
1/2 Recognition of two self-proclaimed 'republics' amounts to rejection of dialogue and blatant violation of international law. It is an act of aggression against Ukraine that must be met with unequivocal response & immediate sanctions. It is the only language Putin understands.
— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) February 21, 2022
