Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of two states that broke away from Ukraine.
According to foreign media reports, according to the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia has recognized the independence of Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions.
The document states that it recognizes the state sovereignty and ‘independence’ of the Zaporizhzhya region, as well as the autonomy of the Kherson region. Effectively.
According to the document, the Russian president’s decision is based on international norms and principles of international law, recognizing the principles of equality and self-determination of peoples enshrined in the United Nations Charter and affirming the people’s referendum. In case the will is expressed.
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On the other hand, there are reports that Russia has decided to integrate four other regions of Ukraine into its territory, this decision was made after the referendum held in the regions to be separated from Ukraine.
Russian officials say it made the decision after winning support in a five-day referendum in regions that include Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia and Kherson.
It should be remembered that after the referendum in 2014, Russia added Crimea to its territory.
