Boris Johnson: Putin’s decision to recognise separatist Ukraine states ‘ill omen’

The Uk prime minister was considering whether the actions could trigger the imposition of fresh sanctions on Russia

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: PA

The Ukraine crisis has intensified after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would recognise two breakaway republics.

The decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine was an “ill omen” and a flagrant breach of international law, Boris Johnson said.