The US will take appropriate steps in coordination with partners from Western countries.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reacted to Russia's recognition of the independence of the so-called “DNR” and “LNR”, a decree on which was signed on Monday, February 21, by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In his microblog on Twitter, he promised a coordinated response with the allies.

“The Kremlin's recognition of the so-called 'Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics' as 'independent' requires a quick and tough response, and we will take appropriate steps in coordination with our partners,” he wrote.

Recall that the President of the aggressor country Vladimir Putin instructed to send troops to the territory of the occupied regions of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.