Putin breaches international law, violates Ukraine's sovereignty and integrity - Johnson

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the independence of self-proclaimed entities "LPR/DPR" is in breach of international law and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

Censor.NET reports citing Sky News.

"This is a breach of international law, a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine," Johnson told a news conference that coincided with Putin's signing of decrees recognizing the independence of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR."

Johnson also stressed that Putin's decision to recognize "LPR/DPR" was a repudiation of the Minsk agreements.

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"President Putin's recognition of the 'Donetsk People’s Republic' and 'Luhansk People's Republic' as independent states shows flagrant disregard for Russia's commitments under the Minsk agreements. This step represents a further attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, signals an end to the Minsk process and is a violation of the UN Charter. It demonstrates Russia's decision to choose a path of confrontation over dialogue," Truss wrote.

She noted that the United Kingdom would coordinate its next steps with Allies.

Russian President Vladimir earlier signed decrees recognizing two self-proclaimed entities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.