Beirut: On Feb 22, Syria showed full support to the decision of its supporter Russia to recognize two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. The United States and its European allies are set to announce fresh sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after Putin recognized the two breakaway regions, deepening Western fears of a new war in Europe. “Syria supports President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the republics of Luhansk and Donetsk,” the state TV quoted Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad as saying during an event in Moscow.
