U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday assured Moscow's decision to recognize the independence of two eastern Ukraine territories controlled by Russian-backed separatists would not go unpunished, the official tweeted Monday.
"Kremlin recognition of the so-called 'Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics' as 'independent' requires a swift and firm response," Blinken wrote, "and we will take appropriate steps in coordination with partners."
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