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Ukraine: World reacts to Putin’s recognition of Donetsk, Luhansk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree recognising the independence of the separatist regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine [Maxim Shemetov/Reuters]

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine has drawn condemnation, with the NATO chief calling it a violation of international agreements.

Late on Monday, Putin ordered troops to “maintain peace” in the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.

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