Despite Western Sanctions on the 'Ukraine Situation'... Russia Says "Not Afraid"

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] Regarding the West's declaration of sanctions over Russia's declaration of independence in Ukraine's Donbas region, Russia said it has "not been afraid for a long time."

On the 22nd (local time), according to Sputnik News, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, told reporters, "We have already experienced (the West's sanctions)," expressing this view.

Regarding the sanctions policy of the United States and others, he said, "We know what will happen next. Sanctions, threats, and political pressure from another side will begin," and predicted, "Based on experience, the West will soon ask us to return to the negotiating table on all issues."

He also added, "Considering Russia's role in international relations, this is inevitable, and history will confirm our legitimacy." He also claimed that the West is entirely responsible for causing this situation.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Ministry of Defense to dispatch Russian troops to the separatist republics in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine to carry out peacekeeping missions.

President Putin instructed, "Regarding the request from the head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense shall use Russian troops to perform peacekeeping functions in the DPR until a 'Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance' is concluded with this republic." He gave the same order to his Ministry of Defense through the order recognizing the independence of the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).

In response, the United States, the European Union (EU), and others have defined Russia's recognition of separatist independence as a serious violation of international law and plan to respond with sanctions and other measures.

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