Russia creates legal basis for further armed aggression against Ukraine – Zelensky
By its decision to recognize the independence of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR," Russia creates a legal basis for further armed aggression against Ukraine.
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22 February 2022
PM of Slovenia: EU has to offer Ukraine membership perspective
Slovenia considers Russia's recognition of two self-proclaimed entities in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to be a blatant violation of international law and believes that the European Union has to offer Ukraine a membership perspective.
President of NATO PA urges crippling, sustained sanctions against Russia
President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Gerry Connolly has called on the allies to decisively condemn Russia's recognition of the self-proclaimed entities in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
Time has come to impose sanctions on Russia - Kuleba
Kyiv is focused on making the necessary decisions to deter Russia and will insist on the introduction of sanctions against Russia.
Russia's attack on Ukraine's territorial integrity justifies new, severe sanctions: European Parliament President
Russia's unilateral attack on Ukraine's territorial integrity is a gross violation of international law and justifies a package of severe sanctions by the European Union.
Reznikov: Kremlin recognizes its aggression against Ukraine with decision on self-proclaimed ‘DPR/LPR’
The Kremlin recognized its aggression against Ukraine, not the self-proclaimed “DPR/LPR”
Ukraine's envoy to UN reminds Russia it's not February 2014 now
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya has said that Ukraine is committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis created by Russia, while reminding the Kremlin that "it is not February 2014, it is February 2022. Another country. Another army."
Australian government condemns Russia’s recognition of ‘LPR/DPR’
The Australian government condemns the recognition by Russian President Vladimir Putin of illegal entities in certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as "independent states," according to a statement on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Australia.
Prisoner swap efforts in Donbas to proceed only through ICRC, int’l partners - Harmash
After Russia's recognition of self-proclaimed entities in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, the resolution of the conflict’s humanitarian issues, including the exchange of held persons, is possible only with the participation of the Red Cross and Ukraine’s international partners.
Ukraine initiates immediate high-level consultations with Budapest Memorandum signatories
Following the consultations with the Budapest Memorandum signatories, Ukraine will decide on further measures to ensure its own security.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns Russia's decision to recognize 'LPR/DPR'
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned Russia's decision to recognize the so-called "LPR" and "DPR," according to a statement posted on the ministry's website.
Canada preparing sanctions over Russia’s recognition of 'LPR/DPR’
Canada is preparing economic sanctions against Russia for the recognition of the so-called “LPR” and “DPR”.
Ukraine reserves right to self-defense - Zelensky
According to the Charter of the United Nations, Ukraine reserves the right to self-defense.
Ukraine reports 24,440 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 24,440 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Kuleba: Russia's further actions depend on world’s reaction
Russia must see in practice that when the world talks about sanctions, it is actually ready to apply them.
We will not give anything to anyone - Zelensky
Ukraine is not afraid of anyone or anything and remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky: Russia violating Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
By its decisions to recognize the "independence" of the occupied districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Russia is violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and legalizing its troops in Donbas, which have been there since 2014.
Biden signs decree on sanctions over undermining Ukraine's sovereignty
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a decree blocking the property of certain individuals and banning certain agreements in connection with Russia's efforts to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Putin breaches international law, violates Ukraine's sovereignty and integrity - Johnson
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the independence of self-proclaimed entities "LPR/DPR" is in breach of international law and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
Kuleba: Ukraine requests urgent meeting of UN Security Council
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
European Parliament president condemns Russia's recognition of two 'separatist territories'
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has strongly condemned Russia's decision to recognize self-proclaimed entities in the temporarily occupied territories in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses current situation with Johnson
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the current situation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Georgia supports Ukraine's territorial integrity - President Zourabichvili
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has strongly condemned Russia's actions in recognizing the self-proclaimed "republics" in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and expressed support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity.
Putin instructs Russian armed forces to ensure "peacekeeping" in CADLR
In decrees recognizing the independence of the so-called "LPR" and "DPR", the president of the Russian Federation instructed the Ministry of Defense to ensure "the implementation of peacekeeping functions" in these territories.
Council of Europe calls on Russia to reverse decision recognizing 'DPR' and 'LPR' as 'republics'
The Council of Europe has called on Russia to reverse the decision on the recognition of the so-called "people's republics" in certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and to abstain from further aggravating the situation.
21 February 2022
White House: US ready to respond immediately to Russia's recognition of so-called ‘LPR/DPR’
The United States is ready to react immediately to Russia's recognition of the so-called “LPR” and “DPR” which is a violation of international law.
NATO Secretary General condemns Russia's recognition of self-proclaimed ‘republics’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg strongly condemned Russia's decision to recognize the self-proclaimed "republics" in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas.
Presidents of European Commission, European Council issue joint statement on Putin's recognition of ‘LPR/DPR’
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel issued a joint statement condemning the decision by the president of the Russian Federation to recognize the independence of two self-proclaimed entities in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Borrell calls Russia's recognition of ‘LPR’, ‘DPR’ blatant violation of international law
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell calls Russia’s recognition of the two illegal formations in the territory of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions a blatant violation of international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and the Minsk agreements.
Putin recognizes independence of ‘LPR/DPR’
During his 55-minute speech on Russian TV, Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” and “Donetsk People’s Republic” and signed the relevant decrees.