Historical moment – Russia recognizes sovereignty of Donbass

Putin signed decrees recognizing the Donetsk and Lugansk republics and, together with Heads of the Republics Pushilin and Pasechnik, an agreement on friendship and cooperation

1. Zelensky says has discussed the events of the “last hours” with Biden and promises to talk to Johnson;

2. The European Union will respond with sanctions to Russia’s recognition of the DPR and LPR, the heads of the European Commission and the European Council said;

3. Media reports that former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko left the country;

4. After Putin’s decision to recognize the sovereignty of the DPR and LPR, a holiday was celebrated on the main square in Donetsk: people came out with Russian flags, fireworks were launched into the sky;

5. Serbian President says Putin’s decision on Donbass completely changes the world order.

Historical moment – Russia recognizes sovereignty of Donbass