Explanation

The Russian president recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities. Russian president has recognised Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states. The recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as “independent” has been met with widespread condemnation from the West amid fears it could provide a pretext for a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian leader signed a decree recognizing the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” (DPR) and the “Luhansk People’s Republic” (LPR) as independent.