Russia (bbabo.net), - The decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics was difficult, but the only possible one, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, is sure.

"On one side of the scale are the interests of the current Kiev authorities, their Western patrons. On the other, the safety of civilians, including almost 800 thousand Russian citizens. Citizens living in another state, ready for any crimes against them. We had no right leave them," he commented on the signing of the relevant decrees by the president.

According to the deputy head of the Security Council, the war against Donetsk and Lugansk went on without rules, people were subjected to repression, their houses were shelled, they were forced to live in eternal fear and hide in basements from bombs. "Russia could not and did not put up with this barbarity. It is useless to speak only in the language of diplomacy with the aggressor, he must be called to account from a position of strength," Medvedev said.

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