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Monday evening, February 21, Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of the independence of the pro-Russian separatist zones in Ukraine. For the international community, it is an offensive. In Ukraine, the country has never been so divided between those worried about this Russian invasion and others who have been waiting for this decision for years.
No panic in the streets of Kiev (Ukraine) Tuesday, February 22 in the morning, but a palpable concern. The inhabitants leave for work as on a normal day, but with heavy hearts. “We are in shock, we don’t know what to do or how to react. It’s just crazy what happens”says this Ukrainian woman interviewed by journalists from France 3.
“We are very happy”
In the Donbassthe night before, it was a different atmosphere. Some pro-russians followed Vladimir Putin’s speech live and left to burst their joy. “We are very happy, we have been waiting for this for eight years, it is our opposition to the terrorist state of Ukraine”declares this pro-Russian Ukrainian. The Russian president ordered the entry of his troops into the separatist enclaves. In these reigned Monday evening an atmosphere of victory, with separatists who say they hope for peace.
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