Presidents of European Commission, European Council issue joint statement on Putin's recognition of ‘LPR/DPR’

21.02.2022 22:50

Ukrinform

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel issued a joint statement condemning the decision by the president of the Russian Federation to recognize the independence of two self-proclaimed entities in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The relevant information is published on the website of the European Commission.

As noted, President von der Leyen and President Michel condemn in the strongest possible terms the decision by the Russian President to proceed with the recognition of the non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as independent entities.

“This step is a blatant violation of international law as well as of the Minsk agreements. The Union will react with sanctions against those involved in this illegal act,” reads the statement.

The President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council reiterated EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

As reported, the president of the Russian Federation signed decrees to recognize two self-proclaimed entities in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.