Putin addressed the public after the meeting of the security council to respond to the call of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, for the recognition of the so-called rule of the separatists in Donbas.
In his speech, Putin stated that the Kiev administration "doesn't recognize any decision in the Donbas except the military decision" and said, "In this context, I consider it necessary to take a decision that is too late to recognize the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic as soon as possible." used the phrases.
Immediately after his speech, Putin signed at the Kremlin Palace the decree recognizing the independence of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, then the so-called Luhansk People's Republic. After this development, Putin instructed the Russian army to keep the peace in the so-called Donetsk and Lugansk Republics.
UN and NATO reaction to Russia's decision
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated that he is very concerned about the Russian Federation's decision on the status of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and that it is inconsistent with the principles of the UN Charter.
In a written statement made by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General, Stepheane Dujarric, Guterres called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in accordance with the Minsk Agreements ratified in UN Security Council resolution 2202 of 2015.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to officially recognize the so-called administrations of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.
EU says it will respond with sanctions
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council President Charles Michel, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and EU High Representative for Foreign Relations and Security Policy Josep Borrell, at the same time, shared on their social media accounts about the recognition of the so-called Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics of Russia. reacted to his decision.
"This step is a clear violation of the Minsk agreements as well as international law. The Union will respond with sanctions to those involved in this illegal act. The Union reiterates its unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders." expressions were used.
Sanctions from the USA and the UK
White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki made a written statement regarding Putin's final decision. Noting that they expect such a step from Russia, Psaki said, "President Biden will issue a Presidential Decree prohibiting the so-called Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (where Russia recognizes its independence) and the United States from making new investment, trade and financial transactions." used the phrase.
Stating that with the said decree, those who try to carry out any commercial transaction in these regions of Ukraine may be subject to sanctions, Psaki stated that the details will be announced by the US Treasury Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Putin's decision as a "violation of international law". "Tomorrow, we will announce new sanctions on Russia in response to violations of international law and attacks on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Twitter. said.
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