On Monday, Putin signed an order recognizing the independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to the separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, whose independence was previously recognized by the president on Monday. According to Putin, the soldiers are “leaving to secure peace.”
Russia has long feared a new attack on Ukraine. The great power has mobilized a large number of soldiers and heavy military equipment in the vicinity of Ukraine.
Recognition of the separatist regions has also been feared to exacerbate the crisis.
Representatives of several Western countries have already condemned Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.
Finland also condemned Russia’s unilateral actions in violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. According to the statement of the Office of the President of the Republic, Finland is responding to Russia’s actions as part of the European Union.