Russia establishes diplomatic relations with Donbass Republics at ambassadorial level from Feb 22

Russia has established diplomatic relations with Donbass Republics.

"Pursuant to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree No 71 dated February 21, 2022, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Ministries of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, by the exchange of notes on February 22, 2022, made an arrangement to establish diplomatic relations beginning from this date between the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Russian Federation and the Lugansk People’s Republic at the level of Embassies,” the Russian Foreign Ministry website said. *i*t