The Russification of Donbass: All you need to know about Donetsk & Luhansk
24 Feb 2022
Hindustan Times
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Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of 2 breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine. In 2013-14, Ukraine witnessed massive pro-western opposition protests, known as the Maidan Protest Movement. Violent protests led to the ouster of pro-Russia Ukraini
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Published on Feb 23, 2022 09:03 PM IST