Alexander Novak, the deputy prime minister of Russia, stated that Moscow is committed to identify those responsible for damaging the “Northern Stream” pipelines and has accused the US, Ukraine, and Poland of doing so.
Earlier, Russia’s Gazprom declared that the “Nord Stream 1” pipeline, which carries gas to Europe, would be shut down indefinitely and that gas exports to the continent will continue through Ukraine.
fresh military action
Russia began a fresh military operation in the Donbas region along the Russian-Ukrainian border, using “high-precision weapons” to target Ukraine’s military establishment, air defence system, and air forces.
The Ukrainian border guards claimed that Russia had invaded the Ukrainian border from Crimea, Belarus, and Russia.
attacks using heavy weapons and artillery
The Ukrainian border guards said that small guns, heavy machinery, and artillery were used in attacks on border patrol units and checkpoints.
Following a meeting of the National Security Council, Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier declared his nation will immediately recognise the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics from Ukraine and urged the Russian parliament to confirm the decision.
Donetsk and Luhansk’s separation from Ukraine will be decided in a referendum.
Donetsk and Lugansk, two provinces in the eastern Donbass basin, declared their independence on May 12, 2014, following a referendum in which the majority of voters supported their secession from Ukraine.
The international community became more alarmed as a result of Russia amassing more than 100,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian border in preparation for the anticipated invasion.
Russian official: Moscow is committed to identifying those behind the North Stream pipelines’ sabotage.
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