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Russia’s recognition of breakaway parts of Ukraine breaches international law

Luke Grant

Luke Grant is joined by Dr Rowan Nicholson, College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University, for a detailed look at what Russian President Vladimir Putin is up to.

Before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, it “recognised” two parts of eastern Ukraine as sovereign states: the so-called people’s republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. That recognition is now central to what both Russia and the West are saying about the invasion.

Why does this kind of state recognition matter so much, and how does it challenge international law – can you just occupy a parcel of land inhabited by dissidents and call it a new country? The answer of course is no, it is illegal. Many states have pointed this out, including the United States and Australia.

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