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Russia’s next challenge to the West was the Russian Duma bill that recognizes the independence of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, which are controlled by pro-Russian separatists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But US Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not leave such a move unanswered. The US chief diplomat made it clear that such a step would be illegal and there would be a quick reaction against him.<\/p>\n
“Adoption of this resolution would further undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, constitute a serious violation of international law, and would further call into question Russia’s stated commitment to pursue a diplomatic path aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to the crisis. Such an action would require a swift and determined response from the United States in full coordination with the country’s allies and partners.<\/em>“, Said Blinken.<\/p>\n Russia’s lower house of parliament, known as the Duma, voted Tuesday to ask President Vladimir Putin to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, which declared independence from Ukraine in 2014 following the ouster of former President Viktor. Yanukovych during what became known as the Ukrainian revolution.<\/p>\n Recognition of the republics could destroy the Minsk agreements reached in 2014-2015 after Russian-backed separatists invaded Ukraine’s Donbas region.<\/p>\n Kiev has been at war with breakaway regions since 2014, a conflict in which some 15,000 people have been killed.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n top channel
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