3118World Current AffairsMedium
Russia recognizes two of breakaway Ukraine region on: ____________?
A23 February 2022
B21 February 2022
CNone of these
D22 February 2022
Correct answer
B. 21 February 2022
Explanation
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.