The President of the Central African Republic expressed the hope that the recognition of the DNR and LNR will prevent violence

“I think this decision will undoubtedly save lives and prevent a lot of violence.

According to our analysis, this decision is aimed at saving people's lives," Tuadera said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in connection with the situation around Ukraine.

On February 21, Putin signed decrees on Russia's recognition of the independence of the DNR and LNR.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Lugansk and Donetsk People's Republics from February 22 and called on other states to follow the example of the Russian side and recognize the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic.