Russia says its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extends to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces.
Chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz reports from Lviv with the latest on the ground as the world prepares for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.after President Vladimir Putin’s recognized their independence — but some indicated it was not yet the long-feared full-fledged invasion as confusion reigned in the region.
Ukrainian forces later reclaimed control of large part of both regions early in the nearly eight-year separatist conflict that has killed over 14,000 people. He added: “We are waking up to a very dark day in Europe and it’s clear from what we have already seen and found out today that the Russians, President Putin, has decided to attack the sovereignty of Ukraine and its territorial integrity.”
The bills, which sailed quickly through the Kremlin-controlled parliament, envisage military ties between Moscow and the separatist regions, including possible deployment of Russian military bases in the separatist regions. The White House has already responded, issuing an executive order to prohibit U.S. investment and trade in the separatist regions, and additional measures — likely sanctions — were to be announced Tuesday. Those sanctions are independent of what Washington has prepared in the event of a Russian invasion, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin saysBREAKING: Russian Pres. Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin says.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin to address Russian peopleNEW: Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin will make a national TV address shortly, Kremlin says. This comes after Putin said he would decide today whether to recognize Russia-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia extends troop drills near Ukraine as violence spikesThe exercises, originally set to end Sunday, brought a sizable contingent of Russian forces to neighboring Belarus, which borders Ukraine to the north.
Read more »
Russia extends troop drills near Ukraine as violence spikesThe exercises, originally set to end Sunday, brought a sizable contingent of Russian forces to neighboring Belarus, which borders Ukraine to the north.
Read more »