Ukraine Separatists
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Explained: What is the history of Ukraine’s separatist regions?Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, which has been embroiled in an eight-year-long war.WorldFeb 22, 2022
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Russia recognizes Ukraine-held areas as part of rebel areas as invasion fears loomRussia announced Tuesday that its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extends to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces.WorldFeb 22, 2022
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Canada, allies vow new sanctions on Russia for recognizing separatist Ukraine regionsWestern nations denounced Putin's announcement and said they are preparing sanctions that are separate from those that have been promised if the Russian military invades Ukraine.PoliticsFeb 21, 2022
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Putin recognizes independence of separatist Ukraine regions, raising prospect of warRussian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and paved the way to provide them military support.WorldFeb 21, 2022
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Ukraine separatists say 24 fighters killed in attackRussian-backed separatists in east Ukraine say 24 of their fighters have been killed in a rocket attack on the recently captured airport outside their main stronghold city of Donetsk.WorldJan 23, 2015
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