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Based on 5 verified sources covering Finland, Myanmar, Thailand:

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed decrees recognizing the independence of the DPR and LPR. The West condemned the decision. (confirmed by 3 sources; translated from ru) [1]

TOKYO -- Sony Music has withdrawn from all operations in Russia as Western sanctions on Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine make it difficult to continue business there. [2]

International relationsTurkey keen to deepen ties with Russia, from submarines to space Amid tensions with Biden, Erdogan defends missile deal after talks with Putin Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, visits Russian President Vladimir Puti... [3]

James D.J. Brown is associate professor of political science at the Japan campus of Temple University in Tokyo. [4]

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