Putin to recognize independence of Ukraine rebel regions: What it means

A panel of political and foreign experts discuss Vladimir Putin’s television address, including his decision to recognize two Russia-controlled separatist regions in Ukraine.

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[sugarvenom]

Putin: - Ukraine...
West: - Sanction!
Putin: - Army on border...
West: - Severe sanctions!
Putin: - I am invaliding...
West: - Unprecedented, swift, united, universal sanctions.

[TS..]

I love how the only person with real military experience only got one question in-

[Dave]

You ever think maybe Putin doesn't really care about sanctions?

[rookiebird]

This is how I play EU4. Divide, support separatism and then annex.

[xxoo-lpvc]

That happened to Serbia in 2008. when US created "Kosovo independent state" but that is OK, human, democratic etc etc etc.

[michaelmckelley]

It's better to just leave Putin alone. America is already bad enough as it is.

[ZarzenLetsPlay]

2:10 Why is David Bowie reporting from eastern Europe?

[jonathanstuart]

Why is it considered rambling? It's history, russian history. These distorted liars are professionals at their best.

[ABC-bangkok]

Call on all parties to exercise restraint and respect the choice of the people of Donetsk 😂

[ethanrichardson]

recognizing independence of Ukraine rebel region is the political equal of regime change !

[peace]

International convention: The two main treaty sources of IHL are the Hague Convention (1907), setting out restrictions on the means and methods of warfare, and the four Geneva Conventions (GCs) (1949), providing protection to certain categories of vulnerable persons...

[xxoo-lpvc]

Russia just learn from Australia. Australia did the same thing to Indonesia😂

[fnusuryanto]

It means the people of Donetsk and Lugansk will have a referendum, to be independence or vow to Russia. Well, it might be not a bad idea. War can be avoided, people have their right to. Imagine if it is something to do with the US, they will accuse the rezim having mass chemical destruction weapons, an excuse to launch a war, like in Syria, Iraq. Here Russia a bit angelic than the US

[thomasmueller]

And what can the US do? Nothing hahahahhahah

[suddenxdeath]

Should have obided by the minsk agreement. Not harder than that.

[kzrrook]

It is the Donetsk and Luhansk region’s right to be free from Ukraine!!!

[brendatenorio]

Panelists key to public understanding of issue so contributors should add to comprehension. Field correspondents, experts, scholars good to have on.

[brikent]

Why isn't there a reporter in Moscow? What is the reaction Russia?

[rubiconklbrutorowman]

JUST cannot figure! WHY do we tip toing cowardly, I might add, NOT giving Patriots Air Defense, emphasizing defense, train Ukraine pilots to be able to fly F-16, Apache, and used naval ships, helicopters, SAM, from S Korea, S Africa, Japan, etc. if we are *be afraid of Putin, my my my! USA

[aliarifi]

Diplomacy with Putin is like drinking water with a strainer.