France on Feb. 20 denounced Russia’s decision to temporarily recognise passports issued by separatists in Ukraine, saying it was not in line with the spirit of the Minsk peace accord.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: France decries Moscow recognition of passports issued by separatists in Ukraine
A Russian flag flies near Russia-backed separatists sitting atop a 2S1 Gvozdika (122-mm self-propelled howitzer) as a convoy moves from the frontline near the eastern Ukrainian city of Starobeshevo in Donetsk region, on Feb. 25, 2015.
