Russia

Ukraine Separatists Threaten to Take Back Land Lost in 2014—and Kremlin Seems Fine With That

KEEPS GETTING WORSE

The Kremlin says it recognizes the republics within the borders “in which they proclaimed themselves,” apparently referring to 2014 borders.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

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