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Russia has always been interested in implementing the Minsk agreements, as the document was the result of a compromise. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to journalists, adding that the agreements no longer exist.

A protest is currently underway in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia against Russia's actions in Ukraine.

The protest started at 18.00 p.m. It is organized by the former MP in the 45th and 46th National Assembly Tsetska Bachkova. The civil discontent is entitled: "Putin, stop".

Bulgaria Condemns Putin's Recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

A request for the use of Russian armed forces abroad by President Vladimir Putin in the Federation Council (upper house of parliament) has been approved. Such a request came a little earlier today, as previously announced by Senate President Valentina Matvienko.

According to her, the Council will consider the request in an open session.

All parliamentary parties, except Vazrazhdane, condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics of Ukraine as independent states. A joint declaration of the National Assembly was not reached, and the parties of the ruling coalition failed to gather for such a meeting.

Military assistance to Donbas is ruled out for now, but Moscow is ready to offer it if there is a threat.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lied to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by promising to refrain from provocative actions in Donbas pending a meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Putin Recognizes the Donetsk and Luhansk Republics as Independent States

European Union countries have agreed to impose a limited package of sanctions on Russia. The UN Security Council also met urgently.

Situation in Donetsk

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EU prepares the first package of sanctions

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said earlier today that Kiev could sever diplomatic relations with Russia after Moscow decided to recognize two regions of eastern Ukraine as independent, Reuters reports.

The Russian ministry said Moscow must first ratify the friendship agreements with Donetsk and Luhansk

Russia's decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics in eastern Ukraine adds fuel to the flames in the crisis, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli said on Feb. 22.