Political and Legislative
Russia Passes Legislation to Allow Troops to Deploy in Ukraine’s Rebel regions
Russia’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation approving troop deployment in Ukraine’s rebel regions.
The legislation, which moved through the lower house, would allow friendship treaties between Russia and two Ukraine separatist regions backed by Moscow, the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic, Reuters reported.
If Russian President Vladimir Putin signs off on the legislation, it could be a catalyst to Russia building military defenses in the area.
