Russia's recognition of Ukraine's separatist regions as independent states is a 'clear attack' on the country's sovereignty, says US Sec. of State Antony Blinken
— two deals meant to quell further conflict in eastern Ukraine — and contradicts the country's claim that it was committed to diplomacy.ordered"peacekeeping" troops into Ukraine's Luhansk and Donestk regions."States have an obligation not to recognize a new 'state' created through the threat or use of force, as well as an obligation not to disrupt another state's borders," said Blinken in his statement.
"We will continue to coordinate with Ukraine and our Allies and partners to take appropriate steps in response to this unprovoked and unacceptable action by Russia," he said, noting that the order would allow humanitarian work in the regions to continue. Expressing US support for Ukraine, Blinken said,"We stand with our Ukrainian partners in strongly condemning President Putin's announcement."Subscribe to push notificationsNOW WATCH: BILL BROWDER: How sanctions on Russia hurt Putin's closest allies
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