The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates further: • Putin recognizes the independence of pro-Russian self-proclaimed ‘people’s republics’ Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine • Germany temporarily suspends certification of the new gas pipeline Nord Stream 2. Russia’s ex-president Dmitry Medvedev warns Europe of doubling gas price • Putin gets parliament approval to send troops to Ukraine and says he is ready to “demilitarize Ukraine” • Biden announces sanctions that cut Russia off from Western funding, the EU also reports a first sanctions package against Russian politicians and 27 other individuals Follow the latest developments on the conflict in our live blog. Read all about the conflict in Ukraine in our file.
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LIVE. Russia recognizes independence for entire Donbass region – UN chief: “Russian troops in Ukraine are not peacekeepers”
