Recognition of US violation of sanctions on Luhansk and Donetsk follows Putin’s decision

The White House said in an initial statement Monday night that it expected President Vladimir Putin to recognize the two divided regions. President Biden will soon sign a presidential decree declaring it illegal for US companies or individuals to trade or invest in both regions.

Upcoming obstacles The invasion of Ukraine against Donetsk and Luhansk is done separately from those who expect Russia.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Britain will now discuss with its allies how to maintain sanctions against Russia. Johnson said on Tuesday that Britain would impose sanctions on its own but was waiting for them to be lifted.

“They will be provoked by the first sign of a Russian invasion or Russian invasion,” the prime minister said.

– It begins to become clear that we need to put as much pressure as possible. It is difficult to see how this situation will improve, Johnson said.

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg also condemned Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.

Reuters quoted Stoltenberg as saying, “Moscow is trying to create the conditions for a re-occupation of Ukraine.”

European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel strongly condemned Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize Donets and Luhansk as independent states.

– One of these steps Obvious violation of international law and the Minsk Convention. EU leaders have reiterated their “firm support” for Ukraine, as the union responds with sanctions against those involved in the illegal activity.

Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde also followed in the footsteps of the European Union and called Russia’s recognition a “blatant violation of international law.”

Germany, for its part, demanded that Russia withdraw its recognition.