NATO Sec Gen condemns Russia’s Recognition of DPR, LPR

Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia’s recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier on Monday.

“I condemn Russia’s recognition of Donetsk/Luhansk in Ukraine. It erodes efforts to resolve the conflict & violates Minsk agreements,” Stoltenberg tweeted.

Stoltenberg also expressed support to Ukraine’s territorial integrity, urging Moscow to “stop fuelling conflict & choose diplomacy.”