Monday, February 21, 2022

Putin the Terrible to recognize independence of two eastern Ukraine regions

I have already on 2/15/2022 speculated here that Russia may want to annex the Donets Basin (aka Donbas) next.

"Donets Basin, Ukrainian Donetskyy Baseyn, Russian Donetsky Basseyn, byname Donbas or Donbass, large mining and industrial region of southeastern Europe, notable for its large coal reserves. The coalfield lies in southeastern Ukraine and in the adjoining region of southwestern Russia. The principal exploited area of the field covers nearly 9,000 square miles (23,300 square km) south of the Donets River, but coal deposits also extend westward to the Dnieper River in the greater Donets Basin. ...
The area remains the largest single producing area of iron and steel in Ukraine and is one of the world’s major metallurgical and heavy-industrial complexes. ..." (Source)

Putin to recognize independence of two Ukraine regions, move considered pathway for invasion | Just The News

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