The Federation Council gave permission for the use of the Russian armed forces abroad in connection with the situation in the Donbass. Reportedly, it will be a peacekeeping force. He declared that the "Minsk agreements" no longer exist Putin said that Russia has recognized the DPR and LPR within the boundaries specified in their constitutions Putin said that Russia stands for the demilitarization of todays Ukraine Putin said that the best solution to the issue would be for the current Kiev authorities themselves to refuse to join NATO and adhere to neutrality. Putin when asked how far Russian troops are ready to go: it is impossible to predict specific possible actions, it depends on the situation 102 viewsedited 16:39