“I consider it necessary to make a long overdue decision. I ask the Federal Assembly to support this decision, and then ratify the Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance.”
Putin congratulated the leaders of the DPR and LPR with the recognition of the independence of the Republics.
The President signed agreements on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPR and the LPR with the heads of the Republics.
