World Desk, AnyTV, Moscow
Published by: Surendra Joshi
Updated Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:58 AM IST
Summary
Both these cities are part of the Donbass province of eastern Ukraine, bordering Russia. For the past eight years, the Russian-backed separatists in these cities have been in conflict with the Ukrainian government. It is believed that if Western countries take military action, then a big war can break out in the area.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared two Ukrainian cities – Donetsk and Luhansk – independent republics. Along with this, he has given an open challenge to Western countries and NATO. Amidst rising tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border, all eyes are now on the move of America and NATO. The risk of corrosion has increased. In such a situation, do you know how these two cities of Ukraine came to the Russian camp?
Both these cities are part of the Donbass province of eastern Ukraine, bordering Russia. For the past eight years, the Russian-backed separatists in these cities have been in conflict with the Ukrainian government. Russia has denied being directly involved in the confrontation. Russia has made its move and it is believed that if Western countries take military action, then a big war can break out in the area. Russia has already deployed 1.50 lakh troops in the area. A large number of fighter aircraft and weapons have also entered the field.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared two Ukrainian cities – Donetsk and Luhansk – independent republics. Along with this, he has given an open challenge to Western countries and NATO. Amidst rising tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border, all eyes are now on the move of America and NATO. The risk of corrosion has increased. In such a situation, do you know how these two cities of Ukraine came to the Russian camp?
Both these cities are part of the Donbass province of eastern Ukraine, bordering Russia. For the past eight years, the Russian-backed separatists in these cities have been in conflict with the Ukrainian government. Russia has denied being directly involved in the confrontation. Russia has made its move and it is believed that if Western countries take military action, then a big war can break out in the area. Russia has already deployed 1.50 lakh troops in the area. A large number of fighter aircraft and weapons have also entered the field.