This afternoon it was CONFIRMED that the Russian Duma (Their version of US Congress) will take up the Appeal to recognize Luhansk (LNR) and Donetsk (DNR) as "independent." If the Duma recognizes them, the next step would be the entry of Russian troops to protect those places from Ukraine. Upon the entry of Russian troops, the commencing of war - by Ukraine - seems inevitable.

The confirmation that the Russian Duma will take up the matter on February 14, came through an announcement by KPRF party leader Gennady Zyuganov, as reported by RosSMI.

Gennady Zyuganov is a Russian politician, who has served as Member of the State Duma since 1993.

If the two regions are recognized, then the next step would be to provide military support against Ukraine.

Recognizing DNR and LNR would be a step towards inevitable war.