Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent. He said that he was confident that Russian citizens would support the decision through this move.

Putin: Ukriane's two breakaway regions Donetsk and Lugansk are independent

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (February 21) ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. In a televised address, Putin ordered to despatch Russian peacekeepers to Ukraine's two breakaway regions - the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic. The Russia-Ukraine crisis impacted the prices of some of the commodities worldwide. The prices are expected to rise further. Read the detailed report here: https://www.wionews.com/world/these-commodities-could-become-super-expensive-amid-escalating-russia-ukraine-crisis-455247

Impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on prices of commodities

As tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, India's permanent representative to UN TS Tirumurti has now said that escalation along the border is matter of a deep concern and diplomacy is the only solution.

UNSC Meet: 'Escalation of Russia-Ukraine crisis a matter of deep concern,' says India's TS Tirumurti

President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine's separatist areas. The Russian leader is sending troops to Eastern Ukraine, but the big question is- Where will he stop? How far will he go?

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Is Vladimir Putin planning a full-scale invasion?

The Indian government called for immediate de-escalation on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and also for taking into account legitimate security interests of all countries.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: India calls for dialogue, immediate de-escalation

The UK government imposed tough sanctions against five Russian banks and three billionaires from the country over President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive action on the Ukraine border.

UK sanctions 5 Russian banks, 3 billionaires over Russia-Ukraine conflict

As Russia-Ukraine tensions continue to mount, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said that the increasing tension on Ukraine’s border with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern. He also added that these developments have weakened the peace and security of the region.

India at UNSC: Increasing tension on Ukraine’s border is a matter of deep concern

Israel is caught in the midst of Russia-Ukraine tensions. Officials are worried about the imposition of US sanctions against Russia because Israel believes that the sanctions can harm Tel Aviv's security interests. WION's Jodie Cohen brings you more insights.

Israel worried about US sanctions, fears souring relations with Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.

Germany halts approval of gas pipeline over Ukraine crisis

The United States is considering new sanctions against Russia, proposing to cut some of its top banks from Dollar transactions. UK has already announced sanctions blocking Russian companies access to western currencies.

US to cut Russian banks from Dollar transactions

More than 2,000 ceasefire violations have been reported in eastern Ukraine. Washington believes Putin is using the Donbas hostilities as an excuse to invade. Russia is accusing the West of using Ukraine as a tool of conflict. Is war now inevitable? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 2,000 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine

The United Kingdom has announced economic sanctions against Russia. While speaking at the House of Commons, British PM Boris Johnson has slammed Putin's recognition of rebel-held areas.

UK PM Johnson slams Putin's recognition of rebel-held areas, announces sanctions against Russia

UK Boris Johnson has said that Britain will impose hard economic sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

UK PM Boris Johnson to announce sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine crisis

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar refused to draw parallels between China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific and Russia's build-up in Europe. What is the rationale behind India's strategy? How have Moscow and Washington responded to it? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India walks Ukraine tightrope

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project from Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.

Germany halts Nord Stream 2 project amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenksy said that Russia is creating the legal basis for further military aggression against Ukraine. He also demanded an immediate halt to the Nord Steam 2 project and new sanctions against Russia.

Russia preparing for further military aggression against Ukraine, says Volodymyr Zelensky

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting on Ukraine's situation as tensions between Moscow and Kyiv continue to mount. The session took place just after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered recognition of the independence of separatist regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Monday.

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Ukraine after Russia's latest action

The United States and the European Union are expected to impose sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine.

US, EU set to impose sanctions on Russia after Putin orders troops into two rebel regions of Ukraine

After weeks of warnings to de-escalate military maneuvers in eastern Ukraine, US has now imposed a series of limited sanctions on the two Russian-backed areas in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. The move came after Putin signed a presidential decree recognizing the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

United States announces new sanction as Russia backs Ukraine's rebel regions

Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions has drawn differing views within Ukraine. Kyiv residents have refused to accept it while Donetsk celebrated the move, there were celebrations in the center of the city of Donetsk, some residents of rebel controlled Donetsk celebrated with fireworks.

Donetsk residents celebrate recognition, wave Russian flags

Markets across Asia tumbled on Tuesday morning as tensions between Ukraine and Russia continued to escalate.

Asia markets sink as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements. John Blaxland , International Affairs expert shares his views on the same.

Russia recognizes independence of Ukraine separatist regions, US condemns move

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements.

Fears of Russian invasion growing in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's decision to recognize two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent with “peacekeeping operation” into the area has accelerated the crisis. Watch this report for more.

Ukraine's 2 breakaway regions are independent, Russian envoy speaks at the UNSC

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