The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates further:
• Putin recognizes the independence of pro-Russian self-declared ‘people’s republics’ of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine
• Germany is temporarily suspending the certification of the new Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns Europe of doubling gas price
• Putin Gets Parliament Clearance to Send Troops to Ukraine, Says He Is Ready to “Demilitarize Ukraine”
• Biden announces sanctions that cut Russia off from Western funding, EU also announces first sanctions package against Russian politicians and 27 other individuals
Follow the latest developments in our live blog. Read all about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in our file.
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Latest update:
03:11
Source:
ANP, Belgium, Reuters
Missed something yesterday? Read the live blog about the conflict in Ukraine from Tuesday 22 February here.
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