Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of «independence» «LDNR» February 21

The issue of recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk «republics» not worth it. This was stated by the press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Hunanyan, Armenpress writes.

«Of course, we want the existing problems between the two friendly states to be resolved through diplomatic dialogue, negotiations, in accordance with the norms and principles of international law and the UN Charter. And we hope that all necessary steps will be taken to reduce tension and peacefully resolve the situation», — he said.

Also about the non-recognition of & # 171; LDNR & # 187; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi said.

«The official position of Kazakhstan is now being developed, in the next few hours the Security Council of Kazakhstan will be held, at which we will finally accept the official position of Kazakhstan. But I must assure you that the issue of recognition by Kazakhstan of the Donetsk and Luhansk «republics» not worth it. That is, we proceed from the foundations of international law and the basic principles and charters of the UN», — the minister said.

When asked by journalists about sending Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) forces to Donbass, he replied that «military or peacekeeping forces can only be used in the CSTO space».< /p>

Note that Armenia and Kazakhstan are allies of Russia in the CSTO.

UN on recognition of the «LDNR»: Threaten with global consequences

Meanwhile, a number of countries condemned the recognition of «LDNR» Russia. Canada, Germany, Poland, Georgia have declared that they support the territorial integrity of Ukraine.