Russia's State Duma to discuss two resolutions on recognition of Lugansk, Donetsk - China.org.cn

Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, said Monday that the parliament would consider two resolutions on the recognition of eastern Ukraine's Lugansk and Donetsk regions as independent.

The appeal will be considered and voted upon during the parliament's plenary session on Tuesday, Volodin said in a telegram post.

According to the chairman, the first resolution will be sent directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin after it is adopted, while the second will be sent to the Russian Foreign Ministry and government structures for further consideration.

"Washington is escalating tensions, supplying weapons to Ukraine together with European countries, Kiev doesn't comply with the Minsk agreements," he wrote.

"All this poses threats and risks to the lives of our citizens and compatriots living in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics," Volodin added.