Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations announced delivering more than 1300 tons of humanitarian aid to Donbas and Ukraine, within 5 days.
In a statement, the ministry added that the aid was delivered to the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk and regions of Ukraine, explaining that it includes food, medicine, and necessary supplies.
Since the start of the humanitarian aid operation, more than 21 tons of humanitarian aid have been delivered by 337 convoys, and up to 16.5 tons of medicines have been delivered.
On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of the sovereignty of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.