Julia Ioffe @juliaioffe
The Russian recognition of the separatist regions says that the goal is to "defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity" and is a "mutual defense" pact. So if anyone attacks these "republics," Russia will defend them militarily. The pact lasts for 10 years + auto renewal. — PolitiTweet.org
Ilya Varlamov @varlamov
В договорах о дружбе между Россией и ДНР с ЛНР речь идёт о «защите территориальной целостности» и «совместной оборо… https://t.co/D6ydyT2QCI
