A banner with the flag of the Donetsk People's Republic on the roof of a building in the center of DonetskDONETSK, February 23 Sounds of explosions are heard in Donetsk, presumably from the airport, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports. In recent weeks, the situation in Donbass has escalated: Kiev has concentrated most of its army on the line of contact and regularly fires on 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. >
Kuleba said at the UN that Kiev is not planning military operations in DonbasPosted by: Petr Popadiuk
