Ukrainian soldier on the line of contact in the village of Novoluganskoye, Donetsk regionMOSCOW, 23 Feb. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are evicting residents of the cities of Zolote and Popasnaya in the Donbass in order to settle in the vacated apartments of military personnel, the People's Militia of the LPR reported. In recent weeks, the situation in the Donbass has escalated: Kiev has concentrated most of the army on the line of contact and regularly fires at the militias, including with the use of prohibited equipment. Due to the threat of Ukraine's invasion in the self-proclaimed republics, women, children and the elderly began to be evacuated to Russian regions. General mobilization announced. In this situation, on February 19, the leaders of the DPR and LPR turned to Russia with a request to recognize their independence. On February 21, President Vladimir Putin said in a televised address that he considers it necessary to immediately recognize the sovereignty of the LPR and DPR, and signed the relevant decrees. He also instructed to ensure the maintenance of peace in the republics. As the head of state explained, he made such a decision, since those who embarked on the path of bloodshed, violence and lawlessness do not recognize any other solution to the conflict in Donbass, except for the military one. >
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decided to introduce a state of emergency throughout the countryPosted by: Varvara Skokshina
