The President of the French Republic condemns the decision by the President of the Russian Federation to recognize the separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. (21 Feb. 2022)

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The President of the French Republic condemns the decision by the President of the Russian Federation to recognize the separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

It is a clear violation of Russia’s international commitments and a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.

He is asking for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council and the adoption of targeted European sanctions.