Flag of CanadaWASHINGTON, February 23 Russia will respond to Canadian sanctions in connection with the recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republic, considers the restrictive measures taken illegitimate, says the Russian Embassy in Ottawa. that «the sanctions will not affect the situation on the ground.» «Russia's recognition of the independence of the people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk cannot be reversed,» the statement said. jpg» />The Foreign Ministry promised to give a strong response to new US sanctionsPosted by: Petr Popadyuk
