"Peskov also mentioned the Kremlin's plan to recognise the self-proclaimed Republic of Donbass, but emphasised that the aim right now is to avoid any further escalation."
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"Russia's parliament will consider asking President Vladimir Putin to officially recognise breakaway statelets in Ukraine, a senior lawmaker said on Friday (Jan 21), against the backdrop of tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine."
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