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UN considers Russian recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions inconsistent
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], February 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia's decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics (DPR and LPR) is a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and is inconsistent with the principles of the UN Charter, according to
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Biden signs executive order to prohibit new investment, trade in Ukraine b
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Washington [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) signed an Executive Order that will prohibit all new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the "so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics."
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UK's Johnson says Russia's recognition of DPR, LPR 'Breach of Internationa
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London [UK], February 22 (ANI/Sputnik): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said that Russia's decision to recognize the independence of the people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) is "plainly in breach of international law," adding that London will be discussing with a
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Putin signs decree to recognize independence of Don
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Moscow [Russia], February 22 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree recognizing the independence of breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk.
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Air France cancels Ukraine flights on Tuesday over insecurity
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Paris [France], February 21 (ANI/Sputnik): French flag carrier Air France told Sputnik on Monday that it has cancelled flights to and from Ukraine on February 22 owing to security risks as a "precaution."
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Three civilians injured as Kiev forces continue to violate ceasefire in Do
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Luhansk [Russia], February 21 (ANI/Sputnik): At least three civilians were injured in the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) in Ukraine's southeast (Donbas), where a total of 66 violations of the ceasefire regime on the part of Kyiv forces were recorded in the past 24 hours, spo
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Ukrainian forces attack separatist dominated positions in Donbas region
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Kiev [Ukraine], February 20 (ANI): Ukrainian forces attacked positions of pro-Russian separatists, Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics (LPR and DPR) on Sunday according to a news report.
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Switzerland calls on citizens to leave Donbas, urges sides to de-escalate
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Geneva [Switzerland], February 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is urging Swiss nationals to leave the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine's southeast (Donbas) amid escalations on the contact line.
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G7 nations express 'grave concern' over military build-up in Ukraine, warn
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London [UK], February 20 (ANI): The G7 Foreign Ministers expressed their grave concern about Russia's 'threatening' military build-up around Ukraine, in 'illegally annexed' Crimea and in Belarus and warned Moscow of "massive consequences" upon any further aggression against Ukraine.
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Facebook blocks official page of East Ukrainian City of Horlivka for evacu
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Moscow [Russia], February 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Facebook has blocked the official page of the government of the eastern Ukrainian city of Horlivka for 24 hours due to its posts about the beginning of the evacuation of residents to Russia amid the threat of Kiev's aggression, the city authorities
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Powerful explosion hits Luhansk amid escalating tensions between Russia, U
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Kiev [Ukraine], February 19 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a "powerful explosion" hit Luhansk, Sputnik reported.
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About 25,000 Luhansk residents crossed border with Russia
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Kiev [Ukraine], February 19 (ANI/Sputnik): About 25,000 residents of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) have already crossed the border with Russia, fleeing the escalation of violence in Donbas, a spokesperson for the LPR Emergencies Ministry said on Saturday.
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