Russian Federation Council Approves Overseas Deployment... Putin Says "Troops Are Not Going Immediately"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Russian President Vladimir Putin received approval from the country's Federation Council for overseas troop deployment on the 22nd (local time).

According to TASS News Agency and others, the Russian Federation Council unanimously approved the deployment plan requested by President Putin, including the use of military forces outside Russian territory, with all 153 attending members voting in favor.

Additionally, the number of troops deployed overseas, areas of operation, garrison missions, and duration will be decided by the president.

Accordingly, the possibility of President Putin deploying troops to the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, which he recognized as independent the day before, has increased significantly.

The parliaments of Russia, DPR, and LPR ratified the "Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance" on the same day.

The treaty, which President Putin gave final approval to, includes provisions stating that "if a threat arises to either party, they are obligated to immediately consult for joint defense and peacekeeping and to take all measures to respond to such threats and acts of aggression."

President Putin told reporters, "I am not saying that troops will go there (Donbas) right now," showing reluctance to disclose a specific deployment schedule. He added, "It is basically impossible to discuss any specific plans for possible actions in advance," and "It depends on the specific situation developing on the ground."

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