Russia to recognise independence of Moscow-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine
India Today
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to recognise the independence of Russia-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, said a statement by the Kremlin.
Russia has decided to recognise the independence of Moscow-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, news agency AFP reported, quoting the Kremlin.
Reacting to the developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a tweet: "Given the statements made at the meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I held urgent consultations with Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz and convened the National Security and Defence Council".
The United Nations has, meanwhile, warned against "unilateral action" that could "undermine" the sovereignty of Ukraine.
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Reports also suggested that French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were disappointed with Moscow's decision to recognise the independence of Russia-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
The German Chancellor has initiated urgent talks with "closest partners" while warning Russian President Putin that Russia recognising Ukrainian rebels would be "unilateral breach" of peace accords.
Earlier on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a meeting of his top officials to discuss the issue. Among key issues discussed during the meeting of the Security Council was recognition of the independence of Russia-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
