The move could have wider implications for the crisis, with Russia poised to invade Ukraine.
Thomson ReutersWhat does Putin's recognition of separatist regions mean?Jodi Vittori, a non-resident scholar with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses the wider implications of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of two breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine as independent. in Eastern Ukraine, a move that will further fuel tensions with the West amid fears of a Russian invasion.
Shortly after recognizing the regions, Putin ordered his Defence Ministry to send Russian peacekeepers to the two regions.What could Putin's recognition lead to? His move will also further fuel tensions with the West. Putin said that Moscow would sign friendship treaties with the rebel territories, a move that could pave the way for Russia to openly support them with troops and weapons.The development follows several days of shelling that erupted along the line of contact in Donetsk and Luhansk. Ukraine and the West accused Moscow of fomenting the tensions to create a pretext for an invasion.
Canada strongly condemns Russia’s recognition of so-called “independent states” in Ukraine. This is a blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law. Canada stands strong in its support for Ukraine – and we will impose economic sanctions for these actions.The European Union's top officials said the bloc will also impose sanctions against those involved in Russia's recognition of the two separatist regions.
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