Putin: Russia recognized the DPR and LPR within the borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions

President Vladimir Putin said during a press conference that Russia recognized self-proclaimed DPR and LPR within the boundaries of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine.

“We recognized them. And this means that we recognized all their fundamental documents, including the Constitution, and borders are spelled out within the framework of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions at a time when they were part of Ukraine. But we expect, and I want to emphasize this that all controversial issues will be resolved during negotiations between Kyiv today's authorities and the leadership of these republics. Unfortunately, at the moment, we understand that this is impossible, since the fighting there continues, and, moreover, they tend to exacerbate. But I hope that it will be in the future, ”he emphasized.

When asked by the journalist about “how far troops can go,” Putin replied: “Firstly, I did not say that the troops will go there right now, after our meeting here. Second. It is generally impossible to predict a specific canvas of possible actions. It depends on the specific situation that develops on the spot on the ground, as they say. "

On the eve of February 21, Putin announced the recognition of the independence of the DPR and LPR. The next day, the president asked the Federation Council for “on the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation outside” Russia and received a positive answer.