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Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:

Russian forces continue the offensive against Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in the Luhansk region

Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:

Ukraine dissatisfied with the West's help

Ukraine announced that all women, children and the elderly were evacuated from Azovstal. Ukrainian President Zelensky pointed out that more than 300 civilians were rescued from Azovstal, and announced the second phase of evacuation.

"Next week could be difficult. This may be the last chance to save you," Lugansk Regional State Administration Chief Sergei Gaidai was quoted as saying by the BBC.

Over 80,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory have been mined. This makes the country one of the most mined in the world. This is stated in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and the data are from the UN.

It all culminated on Monday when Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two Moscow-backed breakaway enclaves calling themselves the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR). Nobody knows if it will end there.

A protest is currently underway in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia against Russia's actions in Ukraine.

The protest started at 18.00 p.m. It is organized by the former MP in the 45th and 46th National Assembly Tsetska Bachkova. The civil discontent is entitled: "Putin, stop".

Bulgaria Condemns Putin's Recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk

The breakaway Donetsk and Luhansk republics have ratified friendship and cooperation agreements with Russia. This officially provides an opportunity to receive military and financial support from Moscow, Russia Today reports.

Military Columns are already Moving in Donbas

The Bulgarian Socialist Party's (BSP) parliament group has expressed strong concern over recent developments in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Christian Vigenin presented the party's position in a declaration on the sidelines of the National Assembly.

Bulgaria's Deputy PM: There are No Arms Exports from Bulgaria to Ukraine

"Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR) has completely changed the world order." This was announced by Serbian President Alexander Vucic on RTV Pink.

Putin Recognizes the Donetsk and Luhansk Republics as Independent States