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Ukraine’s far eastern region is “occupied” by Russia, the parliament announced on January 18, as Moscow warned the declaration could reignite a new war.

Ukraine’s parliament adopted the “Donbass reintegration law” with 280 lawmakers voting in favour in the 450-seat body. The bill was submitted by Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko.

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