Recognition is called a gross violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
If Russia recognizes the militants in the Donbass, it will violate international law. In addition, such a move by Moscow will complicate the settlement within the framework of the Minsk agreements, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Channel 24.
A corresponding statement regarding the adoption by the Russian State Duma of an appeal to Vladimir Putin about the militants was made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg .
Stoltenberg on the possible recognition of militants by Russia
If this happens (recognition of militants by Russia — ed.), it will be another gross violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine,
— stressed NATO Secretary General.
< p> Stoltenberg noted that there is no doubt that Donetsk and Lugansk are part of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. «Therefore, such recognition would be a violation of international law», he added.
In addition, this is also a violation of the Minsk agreements. The Secretary General of the Alliance is convinced that such actions by Moscow «will complicate the search for solutions within the framework of the Minsk agreements».