Putin intends to recognize 2 Russian-controlled separatist regions as independent

"I deem it necessary to immediately recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk," Putin said.

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[petes]

I don't think I have heard the Western media use the term "false flag" so many times in the past few weeks.

[mateuszzaklikiewicz]

So if Russia recognizes them as two independent countries are they going to be given a site in the UN as independent country’s which would give Russia a stronger vote in UN just like nato and USA did with Yugoslavia

[joshuamylesgibson]

Next: said new states "vote" to join russia

[canadianbc]

Do you remember when we recognized Kosovo as independent country.
What is difference?
We are now going to blame someone who is about to do something we did in the past.

[Volantirossearebackintown]

Big rounds of applause to Mr President Putin

[RSolimov]

congratulations to the people of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions!

[Dovid]

Putin, in his speech to his nation, made this profound statement: "Because of the openness and goodwill, our goodwill, relations between Russia and the West were at a high level. Russia fulfilled all its obligations, we withdrew troops from Germany, from the central and European countries, and it made a huge contribution in overcoming the legacy of the Cold War. We consistently suggested all kinds of cooperation, including in the form of the NATO council and OECD....[When asked], how would America see Russia joining NATO? ...How did Americans really look at this possibility? You can see it in their practical steps, in regard for a country: Open support of the terrorists in North Caucasus; Ignoring our demands and our concerns in the security area; Withdrawing from the arms treaties, and so on and so forth. It still begs the question, why? Why did they do that? What for? Okay, you don't want to see a friend in us, an ally in us. But why do you want to make an enemy out of us?..." - President Vladimir Putin (21 February 2022)

[Evgenopolis]

So, Putin actually did learn some neat moves from Yugoslavia` story...

[jamestajiri]

He's wrong at 1:54. Recognition of independence and sending peacekeeping force cannot be reasonably used as a pretext to invade further into Ukraine. To me this indicates Putin's goal was truly to limit NATO expansion into Ukraine and nothing major like taking all of Ukraine or big parts including Kiev. Of course i could be wrong and we have to wait to see whether or not a big invasion comes. But I'm inclined to think this is the worst of it. And this is exactly what Putin did in Georgia 2008 to prevent NATO expansion. 7:05 restoring the Russian empire is BS! Putin is doing Georgia all over again and it is totally about blocking NATO expansion by creating breakaway territories that will never be recognized by the parent nation which then creates a permanent internal conflict situation that scares NATO members from voting inclusion which must be unanimous. This is exactly the scenario I predicted because Putin did it before in Georgia.

[rahmanimounir]

I'm asking myself why american politicians so concerned about russia
It's clear that putin tell the truth

[sha]

I live in America but I trust Putin more than Biden.

[Cuzntime]

He is going to use them as Chess pieces

[Slaps]

Not one news outlet displays his ACTUAL full statements in translation. Instead they tell people how they “INTERPRET” it. Let the people think for themselves. Not like there bias 😉

[otnt]

OF COURSE HE DOES !!!
HE HAS EXPOSED HIMSELF AS A THIEF AND BULLY !!!
SUCH IS HIS ARROGANCE !!!

[crushnevnikita]

people of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions are now free and independen... congratulations....

[jaylindberg]

It's not like NATO did keep their promise not to expand.

[IXIFrostIXI]

Weird way to say invade and break international law

[kayaphus]

Russia 2022: We promise not to invade Ukraine as long as Ukraine promises not to ask for help and if NATO promise not to help if asked.

Germany 1939: We promise not to invade Poland as long as Poland promises not to ask for help and if Allies promise not to help if asked.

[skdm]

Congratulation to Donestk for freedom from Ukraine

[juliaelrod]

I don't think US should invoke sanctions at this juncture. Hopefully never. I really wish they could sit down and talk this out. I think we should just recognize those regions as part of Russia. And move on with saving our planet.