feb 21, 2022 - Russia Recognizes Breakaway Ukrainian Regions as Sovereign
Description:
In 2014, the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk broke away from Ukraine, under the leadership of what the Ukrainian government considered to be Russian-backed terrorists. Following the breakdown of relations with NATO and the West in late February, Putin recognized these territories as independent states and sent troops in to “keep the peace.”Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 21, 2022
Now
~ 3 years and 3 months ago