Decision to recognise territories in south-east likely scupper peace agreement and trigger tough new sanctions from west
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Vladimir Putin will recognise the Russia-controlled territories in south-east Ukraine as independent states in a pivotal decision, scuttling an existing peace agreement and possibly triggering tough new sanctions from the west.
The Kremlin announced the decision on Monday evening. Putin is expected to make a video address on television shortly.
