Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that those who seized and held power in Kiev stop immediately to stop hostilities.

"Otherwise, all responsibility for the possible continuation of bloodshed will fall entirely on the conscience of the ruling regime on the territory of Ukraine"

The White House announces that Biden was on the phone with Zelensky from around 14:05 to 14:40 Washington time.

This would mean they first spoke while Putin was calling Ukraine "a colony of the West being led by puppets. "The call would have ended a few minutes after Putin announced his recognition of the Donbass republics.

"Russia recognizes the 'L/DNR' within the borders that are now actually established," said the deputy chairman of the Committee of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

Unconfirmed video reportedly showing Russian units moving into the DPR. Again, unconfirmed.

UNCONFIRMED
Lugansk. Now military equipment is actively moving around the city. The streets are buzzing. Equipment is moving towards the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs;

Donetsk. About three dozen infantry fighting vehicles are moving from tochmash to Spartak.

Alchevsk and Stakhanov. Report on the movement of the Urals around the city;

Makiivka, about 25 trucks with howitzers drove past Galaktika;

Putin orders Russian military to conduct peacekeeping operations in DPR and LPR, per decrees recognising them as sovereign states.

The first Russian military troops (peace keepers ) are entering Donbass.

‼ Across the DPR right now, the movement of a variety of military equipment to the line of contact is being recorded, the gods of war (heavy artillery) are entering positions, officially https://vk.com/wall-5158073_2455434 and https://vk.com/ wall-5158073_2455408 military equipment of the Russian army is in a hurry, a big war begins ‼

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Source: Telegram Donbass channel

UNCONFIRMED
Russian Army entering in Donbass.

White House readout of the call between President Biden & Zelenskyy: President Biden strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to purportedly recognize the “independence” of the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine.

Massive Russian Navy Armada Moves Into Place Off Ukraine.

Warships active west of Crimea, near Odessa, Ukraine . Other vessels appear pre-staged. Mediterrean feels like outer defense. Bastion-P confirmed in Tartus, Syria.

Source: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/02/massive-russian-navy-armada-moves-into-place-off-ukraine/

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation
On the recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics

1. Whereas Ukraine has rejected the Minsk agreements and a peaceful settlement to the conflict, the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics are recognized as sovereign and independent states, in accordance with the will of their people.

2. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish diplomatic relations with the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.

3. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reach a formal agreement on friendship, cooperation, and mutual assistance with the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.

4. By the invitation of the heads of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic, the Russian Armed Forces will be deployed in their territory to conduct peacekeeping operations.

5. This decree comes into effect immediately.

Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation
Moscow - Kremlin
21 February 2022

USAF Cargo planes are right now circling on the Air space of Poland-Ukraine border, near the city of Lviv, where US Embassy is currently located.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić ordered the Serbian Army, Special forces and Police to be on high alert in connection with developments in Eastern Europe,

TV Pink reports.

Source: https://t.me/tass_agency/110955

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is urgently preparing an address.

Source: Reuters