Questions after Putin recognizes separatist statelets DNR and LNR:
-Where are their borders? Current front line? Or administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, most of which Kyiv still controls? One nightmare scenario is DNR/LNR seeking to expand with Russian help.
-Where are their borders? Current front line? Or administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, most of which Kyiv still controls? One nightmare scenario is DNR/LNR seeking to expand with Russian help.
-How does Kyiv react to further encroachment on Ukrainian sovereignty? Putin is openly challenging Zelensky to give up more Ukrainian territory without a fight. Even if Kyiv refrains, Putin will find pretext if he wants to escalate.
-How does West react? If Russian military openly enters DNR/LNR "on invitation" of puppet leaders, does that constitute a "minor incursion" or an "invasion," and what sanctions will be activated?
-How does recognition of DNR/LNR help Putin's ultimate goal of controlling—not just hobbling—Ukraine? Appears to be part of a Kremlin plan that's only just unfolding.
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