⚡️BREAKING: #RussianFederation recognizes the “independence” of its puppet republics in occupied #Donetsk and #Luhansk. Putin has told French President Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he intends to sign the respective decree. Learn more in this thread: 
The formal decision, designed by the #Kremlin before, has followed the emergency meeting of the Security Council, announced by #Putin today just after occupying authorities pleaded for recognition and military support. During the meeting, the Kremlin has:
☑ justified this decision by the previously fabricated picture of “#Ukrainian offensive”, “genocide against the people of #Donbas” and “humanitarian crisis” #Russian disinformation has been intensively promoting since mid-February;
☑ appealed to the need to protect the #Russian citizens in ORDLO, the number of which has increased due to the illegal forced passportization;
☑ expressed belief that painful consequences of recognizing the “republics” will subside and are worthwhile;
☑ expressed belief that painful consequences of recognizing the “republics” will subside and are worthwhile;
☑ heavily pushed the “fascism”, “Russophobia” and “external governance” narratives as well as stressed that the US is the only party #Russia should talk to.
Despite the declared agenda of recognizing “independence” of the so-called “L/DPR”, several members of the Security Council mentioned supporting “incorporating” them into #RussianFederation.
With this decision, #Russia effectively withdraws from the #MinskAgreements and creates a pretext for the formal deployment of its troops on the occupied territories, raising the direct military threat to Ukraine and global security.
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