“I can’t say that we are happy, but they approve.” How the DPR and LPR recognition was met in Rostov Region

Russian residents near the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic reported a mix of apprehension and cautious optimism following Vladimir Putin’s announcement recognizing the entities. BBC correspondents traveled to the southwest of the Rostov region, an area immediately adjacent to the DPR and LPR, to assess public reaction and gauge the views of those evacuating from Donbass. Residents described a sense of uncertainty regarding the future, with many expressing concern about potential escalation and the impact on their lives.

However, some residents also voiced support for the recognition, citing a desire for security and a belief that it represented a step towards resolving the conflict. The reported sentiment focused on how the situation was unfolding and the potential consequences of the Kremlin’s decision regarding the DPR and LPR.

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